Total 5 quality assurance job vacancies in Human Resources category in Wallops Island, Virginia

The HR Specialist-QA is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and correction of erroneous personnel actions, and providing supporting Federal statute, VA policy and OPM guidance to VISN HR staff for corrective actions to erroneous personnel actions in all HR program areas: Recruitment and Placement, Pay Administration, Maintenance of e-OPF, Awards Program, Performance Management, Personnel Suitability and Security, Accountability System and Employee Relations/Labor Relations.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and evaluating complex programs or issues in the QA of all HR program areas;
• Utilizing results from audits to create standardized HR processes for the entire network and provides just-in-time training to ensure the accurate processing of personnel actions and the necessary corrections to erroneous personnel actions;
• Providing VISN HR managers and VISN HR employees with information, guidance and interpretation related to complex HR policies that require substantial research;
• Identifying technical discrepancies in all HR program areas identifying the need for training, interventions and strategies that improve the VISN HR staff's accuracy with processing and coding personnel actions, performance and ability to meet HR business requirements;
• Reviewing technical data reports to assist in determining goals and recommendations to improve the technical function of the VISN HR staff, as well as continuous preparation for, and coordination of, all outside HR audits and reviews;
• Providing recommendations and takes positive action to assure establishment and maintenance of training and development programs that contribute to mission accomplishment.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (Compressed and/or Flexible schedules may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate)
Remote: This is a remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Quality Assurance)/PD 99970A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards

This position is located at the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) office, Shared Services Unit (SSU), under the direct supervision of the SSU Quality Assurance Supervisory Human Resources Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for the quality review of all consolidated network personnel actions, both current and previous personnel actions, to ensure compliance with Federal statute, Veterans Affairs (VA) policy, VA Human Resources Management Letters (HRMLs), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance and other legal and regulatory requirements. The quality review includes the following HR program areas: Recruitment and Placement, Pay Administration, Maintenance of electronic Official Personnel Folder (e-OPF), Awards Program, Performance Management, Personnel Suitability and Security, Accountability System and Employee Relations/Labor Relations.

Duties:

• Responsible for reviewing, auditing, ensuring corrections of erroneous personnel actions, and providing supporting Federal statute, VA policy and OPM guidance to VISN HR staff for corrective actions to erroneous personnel actions in all HR program areas: Recruitment and Placement, Pay Administration, Maintenance of e-OPF, Awards Program, Performance Management, Personnel Suitability and Security, Accountability System and Employee Relations/Labor Relations. The incumbent is responsible for quality assurance of all HR program areas which require analyzing and evaluating complex programs or issues, interpreting existing Federal statute, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) program policy, VA policy, OPM guidance and other HR legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides formal guidance, assistance, interpretation on special assignments related to all HR program areas. Uses extensive knowledge and experience with Federal and VA HR regulatory and legal requirements to audit all HR program areas. The incumbent identifies technical discrepancies in all HR program areas identifying the need for training, interventions and strategies that improve the VISN HR staff's accuracy with processing and coding personnel actions, performance and ability to meet HR business requirements.
• Accesses a variety of systems to pull reports for review and analysis of the HR Programs. These systems include, but are not limited to, HR Smart, WebHR, USA Staffing, Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS), Pyramid, etc.
• Reviews daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly technical data reports to assist in determining goals and recommendations to improve the technical function of the VISN HR staff, as well as continuous preparation for, and coordination of, all outside HR audits and reviews.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of HR legal and regulatory requirements and overall HR management practices to ensure VISN-wide HR staff are processing accurate personnel actions, accurate corrective actions to erroneous personnel actions and assists VISN HR staff with technical HR training needs in all HR program areas.
• Provides expert advice related to Federal and VA HR regulatory and legal requirements and collaborates and coordinates with supervisors on corrections and internal process improvement measures.
• Utilizes results from audits to create standardized HR processes for the entire network and provides just-in-time training to ensure the accurate processing of personnel actions and the necessary corrections to erroneous personnel actions.
• Provides VISN HR managers and VISN HR employees with information, guidance and interpretation related to complex HR policies that require substantial research. Identifies trends and training needs after auditing personnel actions and other HR required processes by composing both quantitative and narrative reports from the audit findings. The incumbent compiles these periodic and/or special reports, relaying identified deficiencies or procedural short falls.
• Assists in analyzing proposed changes in operations, assesses the impact on personnel programs, and advises VISN HR manager in the most effective personnel management programs.
• Develops collaborative relationships with VHA Workforce Management and Consulting Center of Expertise staff, VISN senior executive service leadership, VISN HR leadership and all other VISN HR staff to ensure procedures are in place for HR staff to accurately process personnel actions and accurately process corrections when needed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Virtual: This is a remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Quality Review)/PD99970S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

This position is responsible for the quality review of all consolidated network personnel actions, both current and previous personnel actions, to ensure compliance with Federal statute, Veterans Affairs (VA) policy, VA Human Resources Management Letters (HRMLs), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance and other legal and regulatory requirements. The quality review includes the following HR program areas: Recruitment and Placement, Pay Administration, Maintenance of electronic Official Personnel Folder (e-OPF), Awards Program, Performance Management, Personnel Suitability and Security, Accountability System and Employee Relations/Labor Relations. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and evaluating complex programs or issues in the QA of all HR program areas.
• Utilizing results from audits to create standardized HR processes for the entire network and provides just-in-time training to ensure the accurate processing of personnel actions and the necessary corrections to erroneous personnel actions.
• Providing VISN HR managers and VISN HR employees with information, guidance and interpretation related to complex HR policies that require substantial research.
• Identifying technical discrepancies in all HR program areas identifying the need for training, interventions and strategies that improve the VISN HR staff's accuracy with processing and coding personnel actions, performance, and ability to meet HR business requirements.
• Reviewing technical data reports to assist in determining goals and recommendations to improve the technical function of the VISN HR staff, as well as continuous preparation for, and coordination of, all outside HR audits and reviews.
• Providing recommendations and takes positive action to assure establishment and maintenance of training and development programs that contribute to mission accomplishment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible: Eligible
Remote: Eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: HR Specialist (Quality Review)/PD99970A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This announcement opens on September 6, 2023 and will close on September 11, 2023. The first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. All applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 50 applications is reached will receive first consideration; any received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 50 applications are received will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

The HR Specialist - QA is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and correction of erroneous personnel actions, and providing supporting Federal statute, VA policy and OPM guidance to VISN HR staff for corrective actions to erroneous personnel actions in all HR program areas: Recruitment and Placement, Pay Administration, Maintenance of e-OPF, Awards Program, Performance Management, Personnel Suitability and Security, Accountability System and Employee Relations/Labor Relations. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and evaluating complex programs or issues in the QA of all HR program areas;
• Utilizing results from audits to create standardized HR processes for the entire network and provides just-in-time training to ensure the accurate processing of personnel actions and the necessary corrections to erroneous personnel actions;
• Providing VISN HR managers and VISN HR employees with information, guidance and interpretation related to complex HR policies that require substantial research;
• Identifying technical discrepancies in all HR program areas identifying the need for training, interventions and strategies that improve the VISN HR staff's accuracy with processing and coding personnel actions, performance and ability to meet HR business requirements;
• Reviewing technical data reports to assist in determining goals and recommendations to improve the technical function of the VISN HR staff, as well as continuous preparation for, and coordination of, all outside HR audits and reviews;
• Providing recommendations and takes positive action to assure establishment and maintenance of training and development programs that contribute to mission accomplishment;
• Other 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: Full Time
Compressed/Flexible: Flexible
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: HR Specialist-Quality Review/PD99970S
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): This occupation is currently approved for a Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) through October 7, 2023. Candidate may be eligible for a pro-rated CSI amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: : The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc., and occasional visits to activity work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. No special physical exertion is required. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment includes everyday low risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, or commercial vehicles.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

The HR Specialist - QA is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and correction of erroneous personnel actions, and providing supporting Federal statute, VA policy and OPM guidance to VISN HR staff for corrective actions to erroneous personnel actions in all HR program areas: Recruitment and Placement, Pay Administration, Maintenance of e-OPF, Awards Program, Performance Management, Personnel Suitability and Security, Accountability System and Employee Relations/Labor Relations. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality assurance in all HR program areas, which require analyzing and evaluating complex programs or issues.
• Interprets existing Federal statute, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) program policy, VA policy, OPM guidance and other HR legal and regulatory requirements in all HR program areas.
• Utilizes results from audits to identify technical discrepancies in all HR program areas; identifying the need for training, interventions and strategies that improve the VISN HR staff accuracy with processing and coding personnel actions, performance, and ability to meet HR business requirements.
• Provides VISN HR managers and HR employees with information, guidance and interpretation related to complex HR policies that require substantial research; using extensive knowledge and experience with Federal and VA HR regulatory and legal requirements.
• Reviews technical data reports to assist in determining goals and recommendations to improve the technical function of the VISN HR staff, as well as continuous preparation for, and coordination of, all outside HR audits and reviews;
• Provides recommendations and takes positive action to assure establishment and maintenance of training and development programs that contribute to mission accomplishment.
• Develops collaborative relationships with stakeholders and HR staff to ensure procedures are in place to accurately process personnel actions and corrections when needed.

Work Schedule: Administrative Day Tour, Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible: At supervisory discretion
Virtual: This is a remote virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: HR Specialist (Quality)/PD99970A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)