1. The incumbent assists the Director of Human Resources in performing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with human resources operations. Duties for this position include, but not limited to Utilizes an onboarding and/or automated web-based application systems (e.g. CareerBuilder, Workforce Transformation Tracking System/Entry on Duty System (WTTS), Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS), Oracle Business Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), etc.) to post vacancy announcements, perform qualifications review, rank applicants, develop selection criteria, process personnel actions, assure appropriate documents and forms are completed prior to entrance on duty and to produce and maintain other HR data, records, and reports.
2. Assists managers and employees with information and interpretation of PDS's benefits administration, compensation, wage administration, staffing, verification of employment, position management procedures, practices, policies and guidelines;
3. Serves as an organization resource on issues involving the PDS pay system. Consults with managers and supervisors on a wide range of compensation issues including current and previous pay setting practices. Interprets and applies pay rules and regulations. Resolves or recommends resolution to pay setting discrepancies.
4. Counsels management officials, employees, and beneficiaries on federal program coverage, options, variance in coverage, advantages and disadvantages of various options. Interprets and explains federal retirement and insurance laws and regulations.
5. Provides individual retirement counseling and performs calculations. Provides information on federal retirement options, eligibility requirements, health and life insurance implications, the impact of prior government or military service, divorce and remarriage, the role of Social Security, and the implications of retirement savings plans.
6. As necessary, assists supervisors and employees from assigned organizations with the provisions of the workers' compensation program.
7. Counsels management officials, and employees on payroll matters to include, but not limited to resolution of timekeeping discrepancies involving the corrections of timesheets, providing general and specific guidance for timekeeping and the usage of the QuickTime payroll system.
8. Performs leave audits for staff to be used for maternity leave usage projections, leave without pay and leave of absences and to resolve related QuickTime Time and Attendance and/or Payroll Issues; Identifies and tracks anticipated personnel actions, such as promotions, within-grade increases, actions with not-to-exceed dates, etc. Prompts required supervisory approvals and requests or initiates personnel actions to ensure timely processing for appropriate effective dates.
9. Requests or initiates personnel actions documenting appointments of new employees in assigned organizations and ensures each is properly recorded.
10. Receives and researches questions from supervisors and employees concerning aspects of human resources programs and processes.
11. Reconciles employee records based on periodic reviews or findings from external audits. Reviews actions affecting employee status, particularly pay, to identify discrepancies. Highlights errors found and recommends or initiates corrective action.
12. Utilizes and assists in the administration of the organization's electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) System.
13. Recommends input for PDS human resources policies and operating procedures. Conducts research. Drafts human resources polices and operating procedures at the direction of the Director of Human Resources.
14. Assists the Director of Human Resources in handling employee relations cases. Provides management and supervisor consultation and operational guidance on issues related to employee relations.
15. Assists with administering the PDS position classification program. Works with and advises management officials on establishing new positions and on revising existing positions. As necessary, conducts desk audits. Evaluates positions against established standards and guides to determine the appropriate classification for each position reviewed. Provides information, advice, and assistance to managers and supervisors on all aspects of the position classification system.
16. Acts as a strategic partner to apply analytical, qualitative, or quantitative techniques in order to recommend creative, innovative and integrated solutions to resolve complex human capital matters. Conducts data analysis and reporting requirements.
17. Performs comprehensive data analysis to include, but not limited to workforce planning, leave projections, and trend analysis.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Additionally, proof of full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is a condition of employment with the exception of those who apply for and receive a reasonable accommodation based on their health (disability) or sincerely held religious belief as reasons for not being vaccinated. To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact Katie Lee, Lead Human Resources Specialist at (202) 824-2739 or at bklee@pdsdc.org.

Qualifications

For the AD-9 (GS-9):
You must have at least one of the following qualifications:
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or equivalent

and/or,

1 year experience as a HR Specialist, or performing HR equivalent duties in Talent Acquisition, Position Classification, HR data analysis and Employee Relations as outlined in the Major Duties of this announcement

or,

a combination of experience and education that meets the requirements for this grade level.

OR

For the AD-11 (GS-11):
You must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related; OR have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service (or equivalent); OR a combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. See Major Duties and Responsibilities for examples of qualifying experience required for this position.

OR

For the AD-12 (GS-12): You must demonstrate in your resume that you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent administering counseling, guidance, and execution of complex matters outlined in this announcement. See Major Duties and Responsibilities for examples of qualifying experience required for this position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Rating: Your application package will be rated and ranked among other applicants based on your experience, education, training, and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating can be lowered if your application package is not supported by the requested documents.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application package will be referred to a hiring manager for consideration, at which time you may be invited to participate in a selection interview.