HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFO SYS)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Systems Manager responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of the new automated personnel data systems for multiple bases and CPF's, administering, maintaining and developing the enhancements of automated processes in a centralized civilian personnel environment.

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.

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 transcripts with 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 here 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.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/09/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052294 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.