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HR Specialist (Information Systems)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
This job announcement has closed

Summary


This position is located in the DoD OIG Mission Support Team (MST), Human Capital Management (HCM), Policy, Program, and Integration Division.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
02/20/2019 to 02/27/2019
Salary
$96,970 to - $126,062 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
IG-19-10426627-MST-HCM
Control number
525011500

Duties

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  • Serves as an expert in the development, implementation, operation and ongoing assessment of HR Information systems (HRIS) programs.
  • Manages automated HRIS and applies high-level data systems skills and practical HR management expertise.
  • Determines technical needs, requirement and systems specification, spectrum of HRIS and HR automated records management administration functions.
  • Assists in developing strategic plans for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and future development of the HCM information systems.
  • Applies advanced HRIS concepts and methods.
  • Provides management advisory services to all levels of Agency employees. Develops and interprets policy for HR disciplines as it relates to HRIS programs.
  • Analyzes quality control queries, personnel/payroll data reconciliation, rejects actions and reports to determine trends/problems areas and recommend modifications.
  • Develops, interprets, and analyzes data extracts and quality control criteria, profile reports, error control criteria, and various system queries from automated HR databases.
  • Manages system security management program including performance of access control management, accountability verification and validation of resources, system backup and recovery.
  • Serves as the focal point for monitoring and controlling HRIS access for HR Management.
  • Serves as expert liaison with agency office personnel to identify and resolve difficult problems.
  • Provides technical support services to system users in the field offices.
  • Serves as the primary representative for training issues related to information systems.
  • Determines training requirements on HR and payroll information systems and advices as the kind and frequency of training deemed appropriate.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Required urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subject to random drug testing thereafter.
  • Drug testing is not required for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position to another with no break in service.
  • If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) applying expertise in Federal HR operations to participate in the review and development of HR management information systems; including troubleshooting, analyzing, testing, interpreting, and developing data, processes, and requirements. 2) providing training and guidance on HR management information systems (automated Staffing and Recruitment systems, payroll processing, timekeeping and HR Management reporting); 3) developing customized reports, provide the status of operations, provide quality review and transactional compliance of HR programs, and 4) assisting HR and IT personnel in determining HR system functionalities and requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Additional information

Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Recruitment incentives may be offered.
If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments.

Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp

Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)
Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of discharge.
Disabled Veterans: See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of discharge and a VA Certification Letter.
Family Members Eligible under Executive Order 12721: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.
Interchange Agreements: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document providing information pertinent to your appointment eligibility for the position to which you are applying.
Military Spouse: Submit a copy of the spouse's PCS orders or VA certification of disability or death of service member, along with any other documentation proving eligibility such as a most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.
Severely Disabled (Schedule A): Submit proof of disability in the form of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Reemployed Annuitants: DoD policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf.

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, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirement listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to 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.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • HRIS knowledge and skill in HRIS administration
  • Customer Service and HRIS technical support
  • Skill in HRIS training
  • Knowledge of Quality Control
  • Knowledge of HRIS and Information Security

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