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Duties This position is located in the state Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to serve as an assistant to the Senior Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) in managing and maintaining the DOD Enterprise-Wide Automated Human Resources (HR) System called Modern Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS). Positions in this series manage and direct personnel programs and execute combat support capabilities for the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, or agency directed joint missions in the core areas of Manpower, Personnel, and Services Programs. Human resources professionals advise and guide supervisors, managers and other staff employees through employment, training, evaluations, and other applicable business program elements. Human resources work involves managing functions and activities associated with personnel, education, mentoring, manpower resources, and organizational structures. It commands personnel and administrative units and serves as front line advisors in the design and operation of programs and administrative systems. The human resources work formulates doctrines, policies, and manages procedural systems for organizations and headquarters at all levels. It plans and develops refinements needed to ensure that these systems meet present and future National Guard personnel requirements during war and peace conditions. Human resources professionals are responsible for training programs conducted in professional development centers, schools, and units. The human resources business directs, plans, and develops the military and civilian personnel programs; operates the Enterprises Human Resources Information Systems; and, completes administrative tasks, program services, mortuary affairs, community activities, and public affairs. Human resources positions anticipate, plan, develop, and execute information systems to support the dynamic National Guard requirements. Human resources professionals formulate manpower and personnel doctrines and policies for military organizations and headquarters. Professional Human Resources supervisors, leaders, and specialists ensure combat support capabilities through the functions of organizational force development that builds and bridges communities with military families during mobilizations, deployments, and demobilization periods. Personnel work involves shaping and balancing the force; resourcing skill requirements; establishing personnel readiness and accountability reports; adapting and applying flexibilities; and engaging resilient plans and support systems to build and sustain combat readiness. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is a Title 32 Technician Vacancy that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. Qualifications THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 2 Only. Area 1: Current Permanent On-Board dual status technicians employed with the SC Air National Guard. (Does not include temporary and Indefinite technicians). Area 2: Current military members of the SC Air National Guard. Area 3: Current nationwide Air National Guard military members, AF Reserve military members, and RegAF. (Must be willing to transfer to the SC Air National Guard). Note- Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: SrA/E-4, SSgt/E-5, TSgt/E-6 Military Requirements- The DST position's unit of assignment is determined by the applicable service manpower, classification, and military qualification requirements. In conjunction with the DST Civil Service appointment, the employee is assigned to a specific manpower authorized DST unit assignment and military position, in accordance with statutes and the US Army and US Air Force skill classification directives, and the National Guard Bureau regulations. The DST's unit of assignment position, identified as a full-time Civil Service Series (General Service or Federal Wage) position is further defined by its authorized military skill(s), as determined by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OUSD), DoD Occupational Data Base, which is managed by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). This Manpower Center serves to collate personnel, manpower, training, financial, and other data for the Department of Defense (DoD). The DMDC's primary function is to support the information management needs of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) and its predecessors. For continued employment, the dual status technician employee must obtain and maintain all service specific military requirements in training and education, within the first 12 months of hire into the GS-0201 DTS position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Experiences gained through military or civilian technical training schools, within the human resources business programs, are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Experiences that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. 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. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your 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. Additional information 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 ( ). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Customer Service, HR Life-Cycle Management, and Integrity/Honesty Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.