hr specialist Washington, DC
Job description
Duties
The incumbent serves as a specialist in the design, implementation, maintenance and/or operation of the Human Capital Information Systems (HCIS), including Federal Personnel Payroll System (FPPS), Time and Attendance (Quicktime), Data Reporting & Analytics (OBIEE and PowerBI), Performance (USA Performance), Personnel Folders (eOPF) and Recruitment (USA Staffing) at the FTC. The incumbent monitors the operations and maintenance of HR data systems and provides advice and guidance to HR staff and management officials on a variety of complex HR problems as they relate to the automated HR systems.
Performs requirement analysis for building and maintaining databases and tables. Ensures that all HR data systems products are reviewed for accuracy and submitted timely. Conducts regular evaluations of the quality of the databases and ensures accurate data flow to the payroll data system.Works with the HCIS Director and senior leaders in HCMO in the development of FTC policy and procedures related to HR data systems, such as personnel and payroll action processing, data entry, security files, payroll/personnel files and records maintenance. Performs the implementation and evaluation of these policies and procedures by implementing changes to the modules, as new regulations or policies require modifications to systems.Establishes and maintains regular and recurring report run schedules, analyzing requests, creating new reports, modifying current reports, to ensure recipients receive meaningful information to accomplish their mission. Monitors and evaluates a wide range of workforceinformation from FPPS, OBIEE, USA Performance, USA Staffing, and Service Now including, but not limited to, new hires, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), separations, attrition, and retirement eligibility. Utilizing this data, will create charts, graphs, etc., to help FTC managers and supervisors in their decision-making efforts. Evaluates existing data sources to determine accuracy, currency and reliability. Coordinates with the HCIS Director, HCMO staff, and senior leaders in HCMO to continually review and assess the Commission's HCIS needs.Responsible for establishing formal and informal contacts with the Interior Business Center at DOI and OPM, as well as the Office of the Chief Information Officer and system program managers. Must keep abreast of changes that impact the Commission's HCIS data.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
- Position is subject to a background investigation.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
- You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
- R?sum? and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
- This position is not in the bargaining unit.
- This position is designated as eligible for remote work. If selected, you must be approved for remote work prior to onboarding in accordance with FTC's Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
- If approved for remote work or telework from a regional office, your salary may change based on your official duty station.
Qualifications
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
- Experience working with HR Management Systems.
- Experience serving as the system administrator for USA Performance and managing user accounts.
- Experience serving as the system administrator for FPPS, providing support to FPPS users, managing user accounts and creating route paths to establish workflows for payroll and personnel actions.
- Experience developing automated reports to compare employee data using Oracle Business Intelligence.
- Experience generating a variety of HR reports using web-based queries, Power BI and Excel.
- Experience drafting correspondence at the agency level, with direction from supervisor.
- Experience serving as liaison with other organizations and/or payroll providers.
- Ability to communicate and convey technical details concisely to a wide variety of audiences.
- Experience serving as system administrator for HR systems including USA Staffing, eOPF, Employee Express, and FHR Navigator and providing troubleshoot assistance of common system issues.
- Experience with Service Now back end interfaces and protocols.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and milestones to ensure effective development and delivery of automated HR systems.
- Experience drafting correspondence at the agency level, with little to no direction from supervisor.
- Experience advising management on HR systems, pay and leave policies and procedures.
Education
There is no education substitute at this level.
Additional information
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: VETERANS GUIDE
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see SELECTIVE SERVICE).
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: CAREER TRANSITION.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.
Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies.
Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies.
Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies.
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact information
Dominique Hardy
Address
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
USNext steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
About FTC
CEO: Edith Ramirez
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.ftc.gov
Year Founded: 1915
