Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

U.S. Coast Guard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) at the GS-14 level in Washington, DC. The role focuses on HR automation, database management, and NFC knowledge to support payroll processing and personnel data management.

Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including work on interagency studies and HR system enhancements. Volunteer experience is considered as well.

Qualifications

• At least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the federal sector.
• Experience with HR automation and inter-agency work groups is valued.
• Knowledge of NFC systems and payroll data handling is required.
• Volunteer or national service experience is creditable and can count toward qualifications.

Skills

HR automation

Database administration

HR program evaluation

NFC knowledge

Tools

EmpowHR

NFC Insight

SPPS

PINQ

NFC Mainframe

Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-14, Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Strategic Planning and Applications in Washington, District of Columbia.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 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 Automation - serving on inter-agency, inter-service, department, and agency special study work groups, task forces, and expert boards to research, develop, and improve HR automation. Database Administration - providing technical support to computer personnel and users throughout the agency engaged in the development and implementation of the systems and subsystems required to meet the data processing needs of the agency. Human Resources Program Evaluation - providing staff-level/expert advice to operating personnel offices or to other operational staff members in the development of solutions to complex and difficult problems in use of HR automation. National Finance Center (NFC) Knowledge - expert-level knowledge and support for NFC systems and tools, including EmpowHR, NFC Insight, SPPS, PINQ, and NFC Mainframe tables, to ensure accurate payroll processing, personnel data management, reporting, and issue resolution. 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.