hr spec

Major Duties:
This is not an all-inclusive list

As a HR SPEC (INFO SYS) (TITLE 5), GS , you will:

Exercises technical responsibility for the management of the automated human resources (HR) information system and applies data systems skills and practical HR management expertise to effect smooth operation.

Provides technical advice and guidance to Human Resources Officer (HRO), functional chiefs, other HR Specialists, and clerical staff in operation and maintenance and on capabilities available in DCPDS to assist them in their day-to-day decisions and to help them obtain maximum utilization of the automated system.

Provides technical advice to HRO staff and serviced organization officials to ensure timely implementation of new subsystems and/or enhancements to existing systems.

Interprets system requirements and changes as they impact human resources administration policies and procedures and recommends appropriate action to functional chiefs.

Elicits support and cooperation of other HR specialists to implement system requirements and resolve conflicts pertaining to ownership of the data for building and maintaining accurate database files.

Provides advice on the use of data for compiling personnel and statistical reports and preparing personnel action documents.

Coordinates with HR specialists to determine the services needed in response to program changes within HRO and advise on ways to automate manual processes.

Directs, monitors, and controls operations and maintenance of the DCPDS system.

Monitors daily file maintenance through review of system-generated reports, error reports such as Pay Rejects, Pay500 outputs and Batch print files.

Oversees daily pickup and distribution of products.
Analyzes products to ensure they serve the purpose intended and needs of the problems.
Responsible for managing the database quality control program.
Works with office staff to identify and correct invalid data utilizing all means available.

Analyzes quality control queries, personnel/payroll data reconciliation, rejected actions and reports to determine trends, problem areas and recommends modifications.

Maintains working relationships and close coordination with servicing computer facility and program systems monitors of other interacting computerized systems to ensure timely and efficient operation of the system.

Determines relative priorities of the HRO and coordinates with servicing computer facility to ensure timely processing of HR requirements.

Maintains liaison within the office and other activities in determining relative priorities according to requirements, suspense's, sequential operations, program needs, or specific instructions.

Determines training requirements on all HR and payroll information systems and advises office staff as to the kind and frequency of training deemed appropriate.

Consults with representatives of serviced organizations and HRO staff to design, implement, and maintain HRO-unique subsystems.
Responsible for monitoring computer equipment to prevent lost or stolen items and promptly reports discrepancies.

Uses both the Customer Support Unit (CSU) product and the Regional Support Center product for employing immediate inquiry techniques.

Writes complex computer queries involving calculated items, decode values, and format techniques.
Determines data relationships and joins to achieve desired results.
Provides guidance and assistance to HR management officials in developing self-help evaluation DCPDS products.
Participates in more formal management evaluation by designing and providing evaluators with pertinent management information.

Manages the system security management program including performance of access control management, accountability verification and validation of resources, system backup and recovery, virus detection and elimination.

Serves as the focal point for monitoring and controlling DCPS/DCPS data access for the HRO.

Performs user account management services by identifying users to be added/deleted/modified, group assignments and system privileges to ensure confidentiality.

Provides encryption services as necessary.
Identifies entry paths into the HRO and ensures appropriate electronic protections are provided to prevent unauthorized access.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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