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Human Resources Specialist (Processing), CG-11/12 (FPL 12)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in the Chief Operating Officer Organization, Human Resources, Staffing, Payroll, Processing and Personnel Operations of the FDIC and provides support in the administration of payroll/personnel action processing, records retention, and HR information systems. 

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. 

The duty location is determined upon selection. 

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/05/2026 to 05/11/2026
Salary
$83,487 - $211,184 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 11 - 12
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
2026-COO-0134
Control number
867909700

Duties

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At the full performance level, major duties include:

  • Processes a full range of personnel and payroll actions using human resources information systems and various applications from the FDIC servicing provider.
  • Participates in the development of new or improved procedures and guidelines affecting payroll/personnel processing activities and troubleshoots inquiries to resolve and streamline issues. 
  • Reviews and authorizes payments for corrections to NFC system (HCUP, SPPS, EPIC, etc.), Death Payments, Cancelled Payments, Settlement Payments and any other payments necessary to correct or rectify a variety of personnel actions.
  • Works closely with Human Resources Managers, Senior HR Specialists and HR Specialists in Staffing Operations, FDIC Administrative Officers, and other HR Specialists in Benefits, Compensation and Information systems to accurately assess and improve the effectiveness of the day-to-day personnel and payroll processing.
  • Works with the most complex NFC operating methods and requirements including payroll and personnel processing and retroactive corrections.
  • Conducts random quality reviews of personnel and payroll records, assesses accuracy of pay setting determinations, as well as, consistency in applying appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Develops and improves standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other routine payroll/personnel reports for monitoring Personnel/Payroll Operations activities, workload, timeliness and accuracy, as it relates to processing personnel/payroll actions.
  • Provides guidance, consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors and employees on all aspects of human resources management processing and payroll issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. 

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify for the CG-11, To qualify applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience applying human resources principles, practices, laws and regulations to provide advisory services on personnel actions; and utilizing personnel automated systems to process payroll and personnel actions, and employee corrections. OR

EDUCATION: To qualify based on education; applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. OR

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the CG-11 level.

To qualify for the CG-12, To qualify applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience researching and applying human resources principles, practices, laws and regulations to provide advisory services on personnel actions; utilizing personnel automated systems to process payroll and personnel actions, and employee corrections; and researching and developing solutions to payroll and processing issues.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 “well qualified” for this position. For more information, Click Here.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

CG-11 See Qualifications Section for information concerning substitution of education.

CG-12 There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

You may select up to 3 locations as advertised in this vacancy announcement. You will be referred to the selecting official based on the locations selected, if among the best qualified.

The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 18.97% to a high of 51.75%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates,  click here.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using job-related experiences based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine if you possess the technical qualifications for this position based on your experience. OEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). The review will include a cut-off score based on  the minimum level of required proficiency for the competencies described in this announcement. You must meet or exceed the designated cut-off score to receive consideration. You will not receive consideration for the position if you score below the cut-off score.

Applicants will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Human Capital Operations
  • Business Technology 
  • Compliance
  • Oral/Non-Written Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Interpersonal Relationships

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is among the most respected forces in America’s financial community. Our mission is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.  

Agency contact information

Tameka Lyons
Phone
972-761-8312
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
talyons@FDIC.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

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