Human Resources Specialist - Information Systems (Human Resources Information Systems Architect)

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Responsibilities Serves as a Human Resources Information Systems Architect and provides authoritative HR Information Systems expertise, system oversight, and enterprise-wide analytical and technical leadership across HR operational platforms, reporting environments, analytics architectures, and data management structures. Responsible for planning, designing, and enhancing HR information systems; interpreting HR program, regulatory, and operational requirements into system specifications; ensuring data integrity and compliance; and developing advanced reporting and analytics capabilities that strengthen decision-making, personnel action accuracy, and the operational performance of Human Resource Management Division. Applies high-level judgment to direct HR systems architecture, modernization initiatives, workflow integration, and Bureau-wide HR data governance. Leads the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of HR information systems, operational data environments, reporting platforms, analytics architectures, and related applications that support HR operations, workforce programs, and enterprise data needs. Conducts systems analysis and translates operational, reporting, and analytical requirements into technical specifications and functional solutions across multiple HR platforms. Requirements Conditions of Employment Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience that demonstrates knowledge of Human Resource system concepts, processing procedures and the ability to analyze problems and trends and recommended solutions. Experience in utilizing and automated personnel/payroll system to troubleshoot and resolve complicated personnel and payroll reports. Experience in working with the National Finance Center to coordinate the resolution of unusual and complex personnel/payroll problems and to provide expert technical guidance to Bureau staff regarding the use of NFC's and DOJ's automated systems. GS-13: Experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in interpreting human resource concepts and regulations as they apply to and affect information systems. Experience in human resource information systems to include design and development, system analysis, implementation, maintenance and data retrieval. Experience in monitoring, auditing and evaluating human resource systems compliance with information technology security policies. Experience which demonstrated knowledge of computer systems sufficient to extract or manipulate information in complex databases. AND Selective Factor: GS-12 and GS-13: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. 12 months of experience in one or more of the following areas: Structured Query Language (SQL) database querying - Writing, executing, and optimizing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries to extract, manipulate, validate, or report on data from relational databases such as Structured Query Language (SQL) server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL. OR Web application development - Developing or maintaining web-based applications or services that connect to and utilize relational databases for data storage, retrieval, or display. OR SharePoint Architect - Experience designing or supporting SharePoint Online information architecture within a Microsoft 365 environment. Experience must include site and library structure, metadata or taxonomy design, content organization, and governance or permissions. This experience should also include integrating SharePoint with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Microsoft Teams to support workflow automation, digital forms, or collaborative workspaces. Experience includes work performed independently, beyond basic training or introductory coursework, and involves responsibility for solving technical problems, supporting production systems, or developing functional components of a database driven application. NOTE: All applicants must clearly address this experience in their resume to be found qualified. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. Education Additional Information Location Negotiable: This position is within the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Human Resources Management Division - HR Technology & Analytics. The location is negotiable after selection. While the duty location for this position is designated as negotiable after selection, the final official duty station MUST be established within an approved Bureau of Prisons worksite. This position is not telework, nor remote work approved. The selectee will be expected to adhere to the agency's current work policies, which mandate physical reporting to the designated official duty station based upon the needs of the agency. Duty locations: Washington, DC, Grand Prairie, TX, or Leavenworth, KS Special Conditions of Employment Section: For non-law enforcement positions, the Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the EEO Office in the Central Office at [email protected]. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks. All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. This is a secondary/non-law enforcement coverage position. Individuals that DO NOT have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position. Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years "primary" law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position. To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with "primary" coverage. Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: Completion of the mandatory courses "Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT) Phase I and Phase II" is a condition of employment for this secondary law enforcement position. Employees who have not yet completed ICT Phase I and II will be required to do so after entering the position. This requirement does not apply to non-law-enforcement positions. Eligibility for secondary law enforcement coverage is determined in accordance with applicable regulations. Coverage may be attained through any qualifying federal law enforcement officer service that meets the definitions in 5 U.S.C. 8401(17) and satisfies the conditions in 5 CFR 842.803.