- Position Title
- HR Specialist (Information Systems)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-HRMS-22-11485422-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 9, 2022 to Monday, May 23, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the HR Specialist (Information Systems) position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
At the GS-09, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems).
2.
At the GS-11, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems).
For each of the following items, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided below.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Based on customer requirements, develops queries and reports, and modifies or develops database views.
4.
Diagnose and corrects database access and availability, reliability, and security problems.
5.
Assists senior specialists in the system migration of production databases.
6.
Works with senior level specialists on the acquisition, developing, testing, validation and implementation of systems.
7.
Assist senior level specialists implementing, maintaining, and updating databases.
8.
Assist senior level specialists reviewing and analyzing data from human resources data systems or other automated applications.
9.
Conducts and evaluates computer system products; validates acceptance or rejection of new systems and products.
10.
Maintains an awareness of IT systems security requirements and ensures all systems hardware and software are protected within established guidelines and directives.
11.
Diagnosed and resolved issues related to Human Resources system software upgrades, migrations and flow of data from one system to another.
12.
Tested and evaluated new or updated human resources information systems for an organization.
13.
Utilized one or more of the following automated reporting systems: SQL Writer, Alteryx, Tableau, Business Objects, Focus, or MS Excel.
14.
Utilized one or more automated human resources systems: PeopleSoft (8.0 or higher), Electronic Personnel Files, Automated Hiring Solutions, Learning Management Systems, Share Point, Case Management or Reporting Systems.
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Collaborates with HR Staff, managers and/or supervisors on data and reporting, seeking clarification of requests and guiding the requester to the appropriate data for their needs.
16.
Advises HR Staff, managers and/or supervisors on policy, directives and guidelines.
17.
Assist senior level specialists preparing reports and briefings related to human resources data systems.
18.
Assist with developing standard of operating procedures for OHR personnel in operating automated systems.