Human Resources Specialist (Info Sys)
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12, Human Resources Specialist (Info Sys) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Strategic Planning and Applications in Washington, District of Columbia.
Major duties
You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Info Sys) and be responsible for serving as the point of contact for HR audits, in addition to assisting program managers performing systems work across all of the USCG's and DHS's sponsored HR automated systems. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Managing the internal/external Financial/IT audit process for Civilian Personnel Creating and maintaining an internal tracking system for all audit requests and ensuring all audit requests are responded to timely Assisting in testing and evaluations of database package tools with systems development teams and testing different technical approaches and projections and considering probable areas of future change in system design, or comparable aspects that will facilitate future modernization Providing advice to operational staff members regarding the development of solutions to problems encountered in the use of HR automation/software systems Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Human Resources Audits - pulling data from HR systems when requested and preparing for submission to auditors and making sure data is properly formatted and PII has been redacted within documents. Database Administration - retrieving data from multiple sources; using various data sources and understanding the quality of the data; and identifying edits in the systems. HR Automation - understanding HR systems requirements development techniques and practices; and HR information systems concepts and methods, as well as consultative skills, sufficient to provide advice and assistance for HR information systems. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
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