Human Resource Specialist

Summary

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/26/2024 to 05/16/2024

• Salary

$55,924 - $88,926 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 9

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Location

3 vacancies in the following location:

• Washington, DC 3 vacancies

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

25% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

9

• Job family (Series)

0201 Human Resources Management

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

24-HRPD-MP-12365350-CLG

• Control number

788781900

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses

• Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: Current or former career/career-conditional; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority (i.e., Military Spouse, Land and Base Management, VRA, 30% Veteran, Sch A) eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.

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Duties

This position is located under the Office of Human Resources and Professional Development, Human Resources Operations Division, Payroll Processing and Operations Branch in Washington, District of Columbia.

Human Resources Operations Division, Payroll Processing and Operations Branch in Washington, District of Columbia.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide wide range of administrative tasks involving processing methods and procedures utilizing an automated processing system to analyze and process personnel action requests or to resolve error conditions.

As a Human Resources Specialist your typical work assignments may include:

GS-07

• Processes requests for personnel actions using knowledge of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) personnel processing laws and procedures, pay setting rules and regulations, HR Connect and Monster Onboarding System (MOS), electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), and National Finance Center (NFC) processing requirements.

• Reviews, verifies the accuracy of and processes requests for noncompetitive actions, and is responsible for Service Computation Date (SCD) administration. Reviews nature of action and authority codes and validates pay setting requirements on noncompetitive actions utilizing the appropriate regulations. This activity requires the utilization of the OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), NFC Payroll Personnel Manual, HRConnect manual and related reference materials to validate eligibility for promotion (non-competitive actions) and the appropriateness of actions processed.

• Reviews daily SINQ reports received prior to distribution to the responsible HR specialist or assistant in order to determine whether errors are system problems or whether there may be a pattern of errors unrelated to the systems, i.e., data entry input errors. Generates and monitors personnel and payroll reports and organization and incumbent listings from the NFC database.

• Establishes the Monster Onboarding System (MOS) accounts for applicants who have been selected for employment and have been cleared to enter on duty with ATF.

• Conducts/facilitates New Employee Orientation at Bureau Headquarters and field locations. Ensures that field personnel who must conduct New Employee Orientation have the properly completed forms prior to the arrival of the new employee. Imports new hires payroll/personnel file information into eOPF system; coordinates with other Federal agencies personnel office or the National Personnel Records Center to request new hires official file.

GS-09

• Processes a wide range of personnel actions and is responsible for resolving and troubleshooting the most complex errors and actions due to input error or systems problems.

• Responsible for coding, researching, and reconstructing data previously entered personnel systems to accurately respond to pay issues, required corrections, National Finance Center (NFC) system matters, and other sensitive personnel action complaints lodged by customers Bureau wide.

• Processes requests for personnel actions using knowledge of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) personnel processing laws and procedures, pay setting rules and regulations, HRConnect and Electronic Onboarding System (EODS), electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), and National Finance Center (NFC) processing requirements. Imports new hires payroll/personnel file information into eOPF system; coordinates with other Federal agencies' personnel offices or the National Personnel Records Center to request new hires' official files.

• Conducts audit control activities which include the review and verification of personnel actions entered the payroll system.

• Communicates orally and in writing in order to obtain and provide information and customer advisory services and to prepare documents containing findings, make recommendations, provide explanations on pay and processing.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.

• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov

• May be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-7/9

• You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7/9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:

• Researching, Interpreting and Applying personnel policies and procedures; AND
• Inputting and Retrieving recurring data using an automated system; AND
• Providing clear and concise communications to others in writing and/or orally.

OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.

OR A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

GS-09

• You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:

• Utilizing automated personnel systems to process personnel information and resolve problems; AND
• Applying knowledge of a variety of automated personnel systems such as HRConnect, Electronic Onboarding System (EOS), NFC and eVerify, and pay setting laws and rules for personnel actions; AND
• Performing basic analytical and research to resolve personnel actions.

OR Have 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., if related.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Education

All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See www.ed.gov for a list of schools.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Ethical Obligations

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov

EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, or retaliation for participating in EEO activity or for opposing discrimination, should contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred.

Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ EEO Policy Statement

DIVERSITY Statement: "As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service."

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 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. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you receive the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

"Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized."

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies:

• Accountability

• Attention to Detail

• Auditing

• Compliance

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Flexibility

• Integrity/Honesty

• Interpersonal Skills

• Learning

• Oral Communication

• Reading Comprehension

• Reasoning

• Research

• Self-Management

• Stress Tolerance

• Teamwork

• Technical Competence

• Technology Application

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12365350