THIS IS A MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO ONBOARD TITLE 5 EMPLOYEES. LOCATION: St. Paul, MN OR Camp Ripley, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: Frie, Bryant; 651.282.4551 This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard.
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A HR SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (MERIT, T5), GS-0201-12, 1.Serves as the state technical advisor for HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services) with a thorough understanding of HRO functional areas and internal processes (e.g., Staffing, Benefits, etc.) and how those inter-relationships impact processing of personnel actions.
Works to resolve complex issues that arise which impact multiple functional areas within the HRO. Plans, organizes, manages, and performs duties necessary to accomplish information systems management functions in support of HR programs essential to state Army/Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions.
Applies an expert knowledge of HR management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to HR systems and applications. Provides management advisory services to all levels of customers requiring knowledge of each HRO functional area. Researches, analyzes, recommends, and resolves a variety of complex issues relating to national HR information systems.
Designs and develops reports using policies, procedures, regulations, and a wide variety of data within the automated HR personnel system to provide decision making information. Utilizes current data reporting tools to analyze data and provide business intelligence products to senior leadership. Serves as a State-Level expert in providing analysis, evaluations, and recommendations for implementation of HR information systems.
(30%) 2.Provides technical support services to system users in the field. Develops and interprets policy for HRO functional areas as it relates to HR information systems and applications. Develops impact statements and recommends changes as deemed necessary which may be adopted as internal policy. Provides advice to HRO staff and serviced organization officials to ensure timely implementation of new subsystems and/or enhancements to new or existing systems.
Assists with technical, functional, and communications problems of HR applications. Develops local policies/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to implement changes or new programs to improve civilian personnel management operations. Troubleshoots system problems, including operation failures, provides emergency assistance, and administers system interpretation and guidance. Identifies and reports significant system problems to appropriate NGB personnel.
Prepares and distributes instructions and information relative to operation of HR information systems. (25%) 3.Develops state unique quality control (QC) program queries to ensure OPM/DoD standardization is met. Works with HRO functional areas to identify and correct invalid data. Analyzes quality control queries, personnel/payroll data reconciliation, rejected actions and reports to determine trends, problem areas and recommends modifications.
Follows up to ensure corrective action is accomplished. Interprets requirements and changes as they impact human resources administration policies and procedures and recommends appropriate action. Identifies data error trends and provides training or written instructions to alleviate errors. Determines, plans, conducts, and evaluates training of HR information systems by monitoring progress and competency levels of personnel within HRO functional areas.
Carries out compliance and audit-based reports ensuring system data adheres to current policies and procedures, including new and/or modified legislation/regulation. Provides deficiency findings to the appropriate function area for remedy. As the internal control specialist for the HRO, provides continuous process improvement initiatives in support of HRO processes. Serves as the primary representative administering state training on all HR information systems.
Develops training guides, user instructions/manuals, and customer support documentation for HR information systems that may be used nationally. Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52), Notification of Personnel Action (SF 50) for areas within their HR Office delegation memorandum. Ensures completion of supporting forms, records, and documents. Verifies personnel actions are processed.
Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Responsible for the quality assurance, maintenance, and security of the Electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping and is safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974. (25%) Performs other duties as assigned. The above does not list all duties.
The full list of duties can be provided upon request.
EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $97582 – $126859/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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