HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFO SYS)

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Human Resources Management Series, 0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes data processing documentation procedures, standard data elements and codes; available utility routines; customary fact-finding approaches; decision logic tables; in order to: monitor subject-matter personal computer systems; facilitate user-interface and access to computer systems; reviewing software available from vendors; use an established database and output requirements; provide user training; and perform standardized disk recovery operations. Knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities including UNIX operating system, relational database principles, Structured Query Language (SQL), microcomputer operation, and the network operating system. OR EDUCATION: 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, standards, processes, and guides of personnel management and ability to relate to personnel systems. Knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities including UNIX operating system, relational database principles, Structured Query Language (SQL), microcomputer operation, and the network operating system. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to use and maintain a computer system, equipment, and software. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as administrator and technical specialist for the Military Personnel Flights legacy (flat file) and modem (relational) computer systems.