HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFO SYS)

Duties

• Serves as a senior personnel systems manager responsible for administering, and maintaining current and new
  automated processes in a regionalized civilian personnel environment in modern DCPDS.
• Designs and develops data products, processes, or programs that enhance capabilities available within the
  automated systems, or on microcomputers, to assist local staff, CPF staff, and management officials in their
  day-to-day operations.
• Participates in special projects, develops program initiatives and performs special assignments.
• Performs the duties of the senior team specialist and provides expert advisory service and guidance to
  management officials at various levels with the agency.
• Participates in the administration of self-evaluation. Plans and develops local methods and procedures for the
  evaluation of the systems management program.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Experience and knowledge of the Air Force Civilian Personnel Programs is required for immediate productivity
• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and ingenuity in developing operating policies and procedures for the Directorate of Civilian Personnel Operations
• Travel by military and public conveyance may be required
• May be required to work shifts

Qualifications

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, 201 Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing, preparing, coordinating, testing and following-up on changes and/or workarounds to the software of human resources personnel systems. Considers workload and objectives of policy in developing proposals to change human resources systems. Resolves problems report by the Human Resources community by researching, analyzing and testing the reported problem through the application system. Receives and review problems to identify trends or repeat problems, develops and documents workarounds, and tracks requested fixes to the system. Meets and communicates the system requirements to management, vendors, procurement specialist and information and telecommunication systems specialists.
Provides thorough and accurate information and recommendations which are thoroughly researched; supported by trends, findings and analysis. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Agency, outside the agency and contractor officials at various management levels. Advises personnel on systems capabilities and limitations and devises methods of exploiting system potential to assist functional teams and higher headquarters representatives in achieving goals and policy objectives. Oversees program area to ensure its operation is in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. Stays abreast and conducts thorough review of directives and guidance to determine the impact and implications on the personnel information systems. In reviewing requirements, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the functions and a working knowledge of federal laws, department and agency instructions and directives.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

1 . Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the
development of concrete action plans to solve problems ..
2. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or
questions relating to work.
3. Knowledge of management and installation's missions and objectives and their implications on personnel
management programs at a large, multi-mission or otherwise diverse and complex organization or installation.
4. A sound theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of federal personnel management functions, theories,
and techniques and of basic relationships of the various personnel disciplines.
5. Ability to motivate, train and work effectively with other employees who have a variety of background and
training.
6. Ability to adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program, ore production requirements with
minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work ..
7. Ability to apply system and personnel knowledge to situations requiring cause/effect analysis.
8. Ability to assimilate and translate the logic of personnel management to the data system.
9. Practical knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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