Job Opportunities in United States

Duties

• -Incumbent serves as the organization's senior database representative at state and NGB/agency meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database application problems encountered and to provide knowledge and information concerning emerging technologies.

• -Reviews existing and anticipated future database systems including current automated systems, current data shortcomings, data requirements of the organization/function, the intricacies and provisions of available standardized systems, special organizational/functional data requirements/situations that don't conform to the provisions of existing standardized systems, and higher authority database system plans. Serves as the lead on teams assigned to study and resolve broad-based data management problems. Continuously coordinates studies and plans with organization managers as well as administrative and technical personnel at all levels. Recommends conversion to automated systems/databases where none currently exist or recommends modifications or workarounds to facilitate the satisfaction of organizational and functional needs within the overall provisions of standardized systems. Develops strategies to accommodate managers' data needs, prepares drafts for their review by the using organization(s), and incorporates their review comments and concerns. Prepares study summaries for comparison of alternatives pertinent to the economic justification of costs, time and equipment usage and generates complex queries and reports. Develops recommendations concerning major project ramifications and to offset adverse impacts. Develops work plans, program logic, special instructions, detailed process flow charts and data management needs. Monitors program development and tests and debugs programs. Develops and implements database management strategies for the backup and recovery of database information resulting from system operational and performance problems.

• -Assigns studies or portions of studies and program development to team members or analysts hired under contract. Technically reviews completed work projects and provides technical assistance and guidance as required. Manages contracts with private computer firms concerning data systems application studies. Prepares scopes of work and cost estimates for the work to be contracted. Ensures that the contractors' progress complies with contract terms. Certifies work accomplishment, reviews and approves requests for payments. Ensures compliance with the terms and provisions of contracts and compliance with specifications. Recommends approval or disapproval of completed contractor work and takes necessary action to resolve problematic issues. Accomplishes all contract administration functions related to data management contracts including the review and signature of appropriate payment documents.

• -Provides assistance, advice and guidance to organizational users, both in the administrative and technical areas, concerning the use of the multiple database management systems available for use. Coordinates with specialists and managers at higher National Guard Bureau levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of database information. Serves as the state's data management representative at meetings and seminars both at the local and national level designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database management problems encountered and to provide knowledge and information concerning state-of-the-art techniques, software, and equipment.

• -Interfaces with personnel within the same organization, local users, NGB, other agencies, and vendors in resolution of problems, recommendation of database application changes and system upgrading or enhancements. Provides interpretations of limited and/or conflicting regulations and guidance concerning database management and coordinates with appropriate personnel concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered. Interacts nationally with peers, vendors and other information systems (IS) sources to resolve database hardware/software problems.

• -Ensures project coordination for the administration of all RDBMS software products (e.g. Oracle, Informix, Sy Base, MS-Access, etc.) in support of required functions. Responsible for the introduction of new applications and ensures and establishes required users access and security procedures. Ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures of RDBMS. Coordinates with other project leaders and managers at higher levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of RDBMS information. Reviews and recommends operational procedures and software usage for the generation of alternate site file copy of essential Agency data files for continuity of operations.
• -Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits
  
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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View Questionnaire/12539067
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Maurice Barnes

  Phone

  334-213-7566

  Email

  maurice.c.barnes.mil@army.mil

  Address

  AL USPFO
  1740 Congressman Dickinson Dr
  Montgomery, AL 36109
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  
  
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  • New employee probationary period
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  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency