This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Finance Center, Office of the Deputy Director, Human Resources Management Staff (HRMS) in New Orleans, LA. The incumbent performs extensive administrative work in support of the USDA Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including test, support implementation, and conduct data integrity reviews. .

Duties

Gathers, analyzes and interprets HR data retrieved from the NFC and works closely with the team to ensure internal controls are being followed in order to protect the integrity of data in the processing of HR documents Advises managers and human resources (HR) staff on the technical aspects of the respective HR information systems. Designs, develops and delivers training on HR processing procedures and data maintenance to ensure data integrity. Provides technical guidance to HR staffs throughout OCFO in the daily operations and maintenance of the systems, and the methodology for implementing new or updated applications. Independently plans and executes assignments, anticipating and identifying potential problems and determining alternative courses of action. Tailors communication to varied stakeholder groups and uses briefing techniques to advise senior leaders on various HR information system programs.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. The following link provides more information on the qualifications for this position: Administrative and Management Positions. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements shown below. If qualifying based on experience, your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To qualify at the GS-13, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service or in the public sector having demonstrated experience that includes, but is not limited to, experience applying HR principles, concepts, methods, and practices; business process reengineering concepts; and/or HR information system concepts and methods to provide support for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and deployment of HR systems, programs, and projects.. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time in grade: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule(GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG)requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level (GS-12).

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: Shauniece Smith
• Phone: 202-740-1106
• Email: [email protected]