HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

About this role

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and application of HR principles and concepts and reengineering efforts sufficient to develop approaches to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of large scale HR information system(s) services; lead and/or function as an expert for the HR information system(s) on agency reengineering teams, requirements analysis teams, or implementation and conversion teams; and develop operational plans for the development, deployment, enhancement, maintenance, and future development of the HR information system(s).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: A sound comprehensive, theoretical and practical knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing civilian personnel programs. Knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities including relational database principles.

Expert knowledge of current HR information systems and other Federal and DoD systems. Knowledge of methods and techniques of program management fact-finding, analysis, documentation and resolution of complex problems and the development of comprehensive, timely, well-coordinated recommendations. Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying a wide variety of policy and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (to include building/development of briefings and reports), to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.