Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Human Resource Information Systems Division (HRIS), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). This position serves as the Associate Director of the HRIS Division. The incumbent serves as systems expert providing all major human resource technology systems related to payroll and personnel processing, time and attendance, and records management. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercises delegated authority to oversee the planning, analysis and timely execution of Human Resources programs and activities associated with HRIS. Manages and oversees the full range of personnel and payroll processing, time and attendance, and records management processes for all sworn and civilian positions in the US Capitol Police (USCP). Provides high-level oversight and day-to-day administration and operation of broad, emerging and critical HRIS programs (e.g., Work Brain, National Finance Center). Manages and facilitates activities and initiatives to ensure the implementation of a seamless transition of USCP’s paper records into electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPF) records. Participates in strategic planning, deliberation and decisions concerning the administration of OHR Human Resources systems. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS Due to the nature of police and emergency operations, the incumbent may be called upon to perform duties outside their realm of expertise. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Qualifying experience for this position includes one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the CP-12 (G-14) grade level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience managing and directing human resources functions and activities which includes providing program leadership, direction, guidance, oversight and advisory/consultation services related to payroll and HR information systems; Serving as liaison between HR Specialists and technical staff on the development and implementation of enhancements to HR information systems; Providing technical guidance to HR staff on daily operations and maintenance of information systems and methodology for implementing new or updated applications; Experience using the National Finance Center's automated payroll/personnel system is desired, but not required. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP: Note: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.