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HR Spec (Information SystemsMilitary)


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 66505 - 66505
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY) T5877000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing National Guard.


Duties

As a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY) GSthis position is located at the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Force Support Squadron (FSS) Mission Support Group at an Air National Guard (ANG) flying wing. Serves as the Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems/ Military). 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.

1. Provides broad management advisory services. Analyzes and resolves operational problems and ensures compliance with military human resources policies regulations objectives and management procedures. Responds to inquiries from all base-level personnel system managers. Provides direction and gives advice to section chiefs and representatives of serviced organizations on methods to approach to systems related discrepancies discovered through analysis. Monitors corrective actions. Interprets Department of Defense (DoD) directed or legislative policies affecting the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and recommends enhancements. Manages and controls the operation of PDS to include the MilPDS Virtual Personnel Center (vPC) Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM) and other related systems interfaces. Provides technical support to include system security user account management and user access. Provides 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. Analyzes and compares data between the military personnel data system and interfacing systems. Analyzes products by comparing and verifying data for mismatched or missing data. Identifies discrepancies takes corrective actions and reports to supervisor. Resolves technical problems.

Prepares coordinates and implements local procedures for system operations. Develops and analyzes management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database. Implements quality procedures used to suspense and assist FSS work centers in correcting Transaction Registers (TR) and other-directed data assessment programs. Reports findings to the supervisor and provides recommended actions to correct negative trends. Develops local data products required for FSS work centers and develops products in response to requests from other base personnel. Validates requests for recurring products and designs them to meet user expectations within system limitations. Provides timely and accurate distribution of all PDS products. Coordinates with The National Guard Bureau Air National Guard State Headquarters and base functional areas on new data human resources programs and system procedures. Analyzes higher headquarters systems procedures and implements local systems procedures. (40%)

2. Assists in administering Military Personnel Data System training programs for the MPF and other users of the system. Assists in performing formal and informal training on utilization of the Military Personnel Data System and other related systems to all users. Researches develops reviews and updates training materials to include training outline lesson plan and charts. Obtains and arranges classrooms audiovisual equipment and on-line computer training aids. Advises managers of methods to limit invalid data input and suggest enhancements to procedures based on a broad knowledge of the human resources career field. (30%)

3. Prepares comprehensive human resources management reports. Receives evaluates and processes requests and when necessary develops specialized products to meet unique analytical needs. Develops establishes and maintains work function training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for traditional status guard members. Prepares and provides formal and informal training to PDS users. (20 %)

4. Assists with on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished. (10%)

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the positions official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
  • Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Must have a valid drivers license.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard
Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard
Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard
Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214)

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicants educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills knowledge abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources programs business competencies familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.

  • Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
- Sponsors PCS Orders
- Proof of Military members current active duty status
- Marriage Certificate

Education

To qualify off of education alone you must meet the following requirements:

GS-9 Masters or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D. if related


If you are using education to qualify for this position you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Additional information

Veterans Preference Applicants: Veterans preference will be validated by reviewing submitted documentation. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under
honorable conditions.

2. A certification that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office contacting a VA call center or online.

4. If claiming 10 point preference you will need to submit a Standard Form SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans Preference.


If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions:
Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE local 2986 (AFL-CIO).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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