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Technical Reviewers are responsible for the technical/quality review of personnel actions, processing mass personnel actions as a result of HRIS Bulletins, HT38 conversions, O&E and CARDS audits, conducting pay audits, conducting employee record audits, resolving issues through DCPS and REMEDY, and processing all cancellation and correction actions in HRSmart for all functional areas in HR to ensure compliance with regulations and interpretation of the organization's Personnel Accountability.
04/15/2022 to 04/25/2022
$66,214 - $103,176 per year
GS 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
CAZE-11463847-22-AG
649129700
1st Area of consideration will be given to VISN-6 HRMS employees.
This position is located in the VA Mid Atlantic Healthcare Network - VISN 6. Announcement could be use to fill additional vacancies.
Major Duties:
Provides independent and sound judgement to perform complex, sensitive, project work characterized by a high degree of difficulty related to the Technical Review Management of Personnel Actions Request (PAR) within the Human Resources Management Service applicable database (HRSmart). Reviews all facets of work for all areas of HR including Staffing, ER/LR, Benefits, etc. across all stations within the network.
Serves as a technical reviewer for all personnel actions to include reviewing and releasing actions. Incumbent will conduct a thorough review on personnel actions as assigned to ensure the actions are in adherence with all regulatory and legal requirements. Ensures data fields on personnel actions are coded appropriately, to include verifying the correct nature of action and legal authority codes are being utilized.
Reviews personnel actions to ensure employee data is accurately captured, e.g. Veteran 's preference, tenure, FEGLI, annuitant indicator, pay rate determinate, retirement plan, service computation date, work schedule, etc. Will review personnel actions to ensure position data is accurately captured, e.g. position type, FLSA eligibility, appropriation code, bargaining unit status, duty station, etc. Incumbent will review grade, step, and salary on personnel actions to ensure all pay setting laws and regulations are adhered to for a variety of Title 5, Title 38, and Title 38 Hybrid positions.
Ensures all appropriate remarks and follow up codes are processed according to policies. Reviews employees Electronic Official Personnel File (eOPF) in order to verify the legality and accuracy of processed actions. Generates queries and reports from various computer systems as needed to retrieve information for data verification.
Conducts research and completes analysis to recommend improvements regarding all HRSmart functional areas. Utilizes policies and procedures to ensure that technical provisions are adhered to within HR Smart which directly affect the regulatory correctness, compliance with standards, and responsiveness of HR Services. Uses data results and reports to implement corrective actions.
Responsible for reviewing and entering REMEDY help tickets for all issues including complex accession issues, pay discrepancies and corrections, and benefits corrections.
Develops reporting procedures, trending analysis, and measurements at various points in processes to identify problem areas or inherent weaknesses in work processes, procedures, and information systems. Communicates observations and findings to leadership, the Quality SSU, and the Training & Development SSU to aid in the competency development and overall compliance of the Network.
Applies knowledge of HR laws and management programs, requirements of HR functional specialties, and overall HR management practices to complete assigned work, process corrections and assist other HR staff with training needs. Reviews and analyses problematic or potentially controversial situations and provide expert advice to the appropriate supervisor for resolution.
Conducts technical reviews of documents to ensure compliance and collaborates and coordinates with supervisor on corrections and internal process improvement· measures. Develops collaborative relationships within all levels of HR VA-wide based on trust, integrity and professional competence.
Reviews and analyzes work to create a standard process for the entire network and provides training to standardize PAR actions, follow up codes, and license recording across the network.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, tour of duty- negotiable.
Compressed/Flexible: Available, at the Service Chief's discretion.
Telework: Available, at the Service Chief's discretion.
Virtual: This is a Virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources SPC (Technical Reviewer)-0201-11/12, 99851-A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitution at the GS-12 grade level.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program - Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/05/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11463847.
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