See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at either location: Whitehall, OH: $59,456 - $112,089 Fort Belvoir, VA: $64,957 - $122,459 New Cumberland, PA: $64,957 - $122,459 Richmond, VA: $59,510 - $112,190

Duties

Provides support to the DHRSs in the planning, developing, and maintenance of the Human Resources (HR) automated systems. Provides technical advice to management in resolving the most difficult and controversial HR problems related to audit readiness reviews, projects, and initiatives as they relate to HR automated systems. Analyzes audit and program review reports and audit findings and recommendations to identify deficiencies, adverse trends, corrective strategies, or additional areas for review. Coordinates testing and implementation of new HR automation initiatives. Leads and/or participates in cross-office and multifunctional project teams tasked with researching and resolving highly complex and interrelated HR vulnerabilities, (next bullet) often requiring extensive probing and analysis to accurately identify the scope of the issue. Monitors, researches, and analyzes new and changing guidelines, regulations, decisions, and directives from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Under Secretary of Defense(Comptroller) [OSD(C)], (next bullet) U.S. Government Accounting Office (GAO), Department of Defense (DoD),and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to determine effect on human resources operations programs and internal/external review programs and mandates. Prepares letters, memorandums, PowerPoint presentations, briefs, directives, audit/review responses, and standard operating procedures in proper and final format for signature. Develops and delivers briefings and conducts training to convey information, gain consensus, foster understanding and advise on changes and updates to audit readiness requirements/programs. Presents arguments and advisory opinions and coordinates activities related to HR audit readiness between diverse activities, offices, teams, and individuals.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt (GS-09, 11)/Exempt (GS-12)
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No

Qualifications

To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-09: Inputting data in automated Human Resources (HR) applications; Assisting senior specialists and other team members to research, analyze, develop, and maintain Human Resources automated systems; Answering questions regarding troubleshooting for Human Resources automated systems. GS-11: Inputting and maintaining data in automated HR applications; Gathering information, identifying and evaluating issues to affect the efficiency of Human Resources automated systems; Providing advice and guidance based on a detailed understanding and knowledge of automated HR systems. GS-12: Interpreting Human Resources laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to complete daily assignments; Identifying Human Resources problems and recommending solutions; Analyzing audit testing procedures to identify deficiencies or better work practices related to automated HR systems; Providing assistance in the operation of HR automated system audits. B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-09: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11. Audit Readiness Requirements: The incumbent must have a clear understanding of applicable audit readiness end-to-end processes within a process management functional area - to include manual and system processes and their associated internal controls. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring: a. Processes are in compliance with applicable laws/policies/regulations, well documented and regularly maintained (e.g., process system memorandum, functional system specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and process-related training); b. That before an enterprise process is modified or created, audit readiness impacts to manual/system processes are built into an approved enterprise process solution; c. Clear guidance is provided to the workforce on what constitutes quality evidential matter and evidential matter retention requirements (length and location); d. Annual internal control test plans are developed and implemented in accordance with applicable regulations and guidance (e.g. Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, OMB Circular A-123, etc.) (where required); e. Process management metrics are within tolerance and processes are regularly monitored to ensure they remain auditable; and f. Timely responses to auditor requests and aggressive implementation of corrective action plans associated with audit deficiencies. 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.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA Human Resources Services 3990 East Broad Whitehall, OH 43218-3990 US
• Name: Jodi Evans-Harris
• Phone: 614-692-0286
• Email: [email protected]