Duties:
Technical Review 75%
Provides independent and sound judgement to perform complex, sensitive, project work characterized by a high degree of difficulty related to the Technical Review Management of Personnel Actions Request (PAR) within the Human Resources Management Service applicable database (HR Smart). Reviews all facets of work for all areas of HR including Staffing, ER/LR, Benefits, etc. across all stations within the network. Serves as a technical reviewer for all personnel actions to include reviewing and releasing actions. Incumbent will conduct a thorough review on personnel actions as assigned to ensure the actions are in adherence with all regulatory and legal requirements. Ensures data fields on personnel actions are coded appropriately, to include verifying the correct nature of action and legal authority codes are being utilized. Will review personnel actions to ensure employee data is accurately captured, e.g. Veteran's preference, tenure, FEGLI, annuitant indicator, pay rate determinate, retirement plan, service computation date, work schedule, etc. Will review personnel actions to ensure position data is accurately captured, e.g. position type, FLSA eligibility, appropriation code, bargaining unit status, duty station, etc. Incumbent will review grade, step, and salary on personnel actions to ensure all pay settinglaws and regulations are adhered to for a variety of Title 5, Title 38, and Title 38 Hybrid positions. Ensures all appropriate remarks and follow up codes are processed according to policies. Incumbent will review employees Electronic Official Personnel File (eOPF) in order to verify the legality and accuracy of processed actions. Generates queries and reports from various computer systems as needed to retrieve information for data verification. In this capacity, the incumbent conducts research and completes analysis to recommend improvements regarding all HR Smart functional areas. Utilizes policies and procedures to ensure that technical provisions are adhered to within HR Smart which directly affect the regulatory correctness, compliance with standards, and responsiveness of HR Services. Uses data results and reports to implement corrective actions. Incumbents will be responsible for reviewing and entering REMEDY help tickets for all issues including complex accession issues, pay discrepancies and corrections, and benefits corrections.
Consulting 25%
Develops reporting procedures, trending analysis, and measurements at various points in processes to identify problem areas or inherent weaknesses in work processes, procedures, and information systems. Communicates observations and findings to leadership, the Quality SSU, and the Training & Development SSU to aid in the competency development and overall compliance of the Network. Applies knowledge of HR laws and management programs, requirements of HR functional specialties, and overall HR management practices to complete assigned work, process corrections and assist other HR staff with training needs. Reviews and analyses problematic or potentially controversial situations and provide expert advice to the appropriate supervisor for resolution. Incumbent conducts technical reviews of documents to ensure compliance and collaborates and coordinates with supervisor on corrections and internal process improvement· measures. Develops collaborative relationships within all levels of HR VA-wide based on trust, integrity and professional competence. Incumbent reviews and analyzes work to create a standard process for the entire networkand provides training to standardize PAR actions, follow up codes, and license recording across the network. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Tour of duty hours negotiable with Supervisor
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Technical Reviewer)/PD99851S
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required