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Maritime Administration Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary The employee ensures the effective management of human resource information systems (e.g., Castle System (CASTLE) for Time and Attendance and Telework, Federal Personnel Processing System (FPPS), Workforce Transformation Tracking System (WTTS), Datamart (OAS), Debt management, and pay and leave administration. Responsibilities The Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) ensures the effective management of human resource information systems (e.g., Castle System (CASTLE) for Time and Attendance and Telework, Federal Personnel Processing System (FPPS), Workforce Transformation Tracking System (WTTS), Datamart (OAS), Debt management, and Pay and Leave administration. MARAD is looking for an motivated and self-reliant individual who can share their experience in processing a wide variety of Human Resources (HR) actions that require utilizing an automated HR database system to analyze, extract, and integrate information and present HR data and reports. Also, being familiar with a federal government time keeping system is ideal. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience with Human Resources information systems consisting of developing spreadsheets, pivot tables, bar charts and pie charts, and running queries on human resources data. Experience communicating effectively with employees and/or supervisors to resolve timekeeping questions/issues. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, You must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience with HR information systems consisting of developing spreadsheets, pivot tables, bar charts and pie charts, and running queries on human resources data. Experience communicating effectively with employees and/or supervisors to resolve timekeeping questions/issues. Experience analyzing programs, policies, and/or human resources issues sufficient to develop recommendations for solutions to problems. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, You must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. 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: Client Engagement/Change Management – Knowledge of the impact of change on people, processes, procedures, leadership, and organizational culture, knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization. Influence/Negotiation – Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior, works with others towards an agreement, negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. Knowledge management – Knowledge of the value of collected information and the methods of sharing that information throughout an organization. Oral Communication – Makes clear and convincing near presentations. Listens effectively, clarifies information as needed. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.