HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFO SYS/MILITARY)

Job Title

This position is located at the Force Support Squadron (FSS), Mission Support Group at an Air National Guard ANG Wing. Its primary purpose is to plan, organize, administer, and troubleshoot the operation and data base integrity of the Military Personnel Data System in support of military human resources management functions.

Duties

• Serves as the primary point of contact to ensure the effective operation of satellite human resources interface with United States Air Force (USAF) servers and related human resources computers both hardware and software. Provides training on utilization of the different components of the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS). Provides technical guidance regarding the overall scope of the MILPDS and interfacing systems to identify and solve personnel system related problems, which could inhibit or prevent a high state of readiness. Serves as the system manager for case management tracking systems. Responds to inquiries from all MAJCOM managers, base-level personnel system managers, and Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) personnel. Plans, directs, controls all aspects of the various Personnel Data Systems (PDS). Manages, directs, and controls the operation of PDS to include the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), Virtual Personnel Center (vPC), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM) and others, and related systems interfaces. Provides technical support to include system security, user account management, user access and connectivity, and monitors application software releases. Provide management advisory services to users on the technical aspects of PDS applications, the capabilities available within the systems to assist them in day-to-day operations and their impact on personnel programs.
• Serves as a system account manager. Provides PDS customers with technical assistance/training to current users of applicable systems. Promote the use of PDS by providing instructions to functional area users on automated applications and systems such as, but not limited to Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Command Human Resources Information Systems (CHRIS), Virtual Military personnel Flight Suite of Applications (vMPF), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA), Retrieval Access Website (RAW), and myFSS. Supports users by approving requests for higher level access, such as Commander, MPF, and MAJCOM level when authorized. Directs members to the appropriate command level when access requests cannot be approved based on applicable guidance. Performs account maintenance actions to include adding additional PAS codes to a profile, extending a current level access, or by deleting access altogether. Responsible for resolving functional and procedural issues and elevates issues to the appropriate OPR when necessary. Provides assistance and interpretations for all personnel system programs for which they are responsible. Provide FSS Personnel, individuals within the Command Support Staff and other agencies who have access to PDS data with interpretations and data applications.
• Provides military personnel advisory services to commanders and staff on all personnel systems programs. Provide staff advisory guidance and technical assistance to commanders and management officials requiring or requesting access or utilization of information contained in the various PDS. Develops analysis reports and recommends necessary actions to ensure adverse trends are identified. Analyze data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of personnel matters which may involve or affect Title 32 Technicians, Title 5 Employees, AGRs, Traditional Guardsmen, and/or their family members. Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission effectiveness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.