Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) - U.S. Coast Guard

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. You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) and be responsible for the management of Coast Guard civilian workforce payroll operations and related Human Resources Information Technology systems, with emphasis on National Finance Center platforms. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing agency personnel policy recommendations and HR automation requirements for the acquisition or implementation of HR automated solutions. Working with end users to establish and enforce database standards, procedures, and guidelines. Evaluating Human Resources systems for the Coast Guard, which are to be implemented by subsidiary personnel offices dispersed throughout the country. Developing goals and objectives that integrate HR automation solutions. Overseeing the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of payroll transactions, personnel data, and organizational management records. Identifying and resolving complex payroll and system issues, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and policy requirements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain operational continuity and effective service delivery. Managing specialized payroll-related programs, including the Bi-weekly Pay Premium Cap Waiver Program. Provides expert oversight for program adjudication, documentation, tracking, and implementation to ensure actions are completed accurately and in accordance with governing policy. Reviewing complex cases, advising leadership and stakeholders on requirements, and ensuring program records and payroll actions are properly maintained. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the anno