Summary This position is located in the Human Capital Office (HCO), Processing and Information Center (PIC). The PIC provides recurring payroll processing, personnel action processing, time & attendance administration and information for GAO; and supports the administration and deployment of HCO's IT systems. To learn more about HCO visit: HCO Responsibilities This is an entry-level position. You will participate in a two-year Professional Development Program that includes a combination of on-the-job and classroom training, and exposure to diverse projects within your assigned team. As a Human Capital Specialist, typical duties include: - Assists in reviews and evaluation of new or proposed T&A application (WebTA) procedures and guidelines for impact on organizational practices. - Compiles and reviews WebTA report biweekly to access areas of improvement with time and attendance processing. - Facilitates the execution of a full range of technical support activities related to personnel action processing, payroll, and processing new employees to include resolving administrative errors and discrepancies as well as developing solutions for process inefficiencies. - Conducts quality reviews of electronic "Requests for Personnel Action" (SF-52) to ensure the accuracy of Nature of Action Codes (NOAC), legal authority, service computation dates, competitive status, remarks and other required data elements comply with GAO and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations and procedural requirements. - Conducts research and provides technical guidance on a variety of rules, regulations and policies to resolve personnel processing and payroll issues and discrepancies such as determining back pay and corrective actions, calculating pay errors and corrections, as well as preparing documentation for NFC. Recommends procedural changes to improve quality and efficiency of administrative processes. - Maintains and monitors various data reports from HR Connect (PeopleSoft) and the National Finance Center (NFC) to evaluate the status of personnel actions and collects data to prepare compound reports and make sound recommendations. - Creates and maintains files for internal and external audits and inspections as well as document and data requests. Conducts quality assurance reviews of administrative operations processes to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. 1. You must be a U.S. citizen 2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. 3. You must be suitable for federal employment. 4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov). 5. Completion of a probationary period may be required Qualifications To be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-5 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Facilitates the execution of a full range of technical support activities related to personnel action processing, payroll, and processing new employees to include resolving administrative errors and discrepancies as well as developing solutions for process inefficiencies. OR Have a bachelor's degree with superior Academic Achievement. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing in the upper one-third of graduating class, or (2) a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0, or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum or (3) national honor society membership. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education that has equipped you to perform the duties of the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Have a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience that which meets the total qualification requirement for the GS-07 level. You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. Education Please see qualifications section. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information This is not a bargaining unit position. Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. You will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO. You will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, you will be required to update the OF-306. GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 at the time of appointment. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9. You will be subject to a determination of suitability for Federal employment. GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov . GAO's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a probationary period.