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Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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$77,926 - $133,142

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working with computer systems that handle human resources tasks, such as maintaining and improving software for employee records and processes in a government agency.

You'll advise on system issues, test updates, and ensure everything runs smoothly.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in HR tech or IT support who enjoys problem-solving in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 (for GS-11) or GS-11 (for GS-12) in automated HR information systems
  • Ability to gather information, identify issues, and provide advice on automated HR systems
  • Experience directing, monitoring, and controlling operations and maintenance of information systems
  • For GS-11: Ph.D., 3 years of graduate education, or LL.M. in a related field as substitution for experience
  • Combination of graduate education and experience to meet GS-11 qualifications (totaling 100%)
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to meet time-in-grade and other federal eligibility requirements
  • Submission of transcripts if qualifying based on education

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations: New Cumberland, PA: $85,447 - $133,142 Whitehall, OH: $77,926 - $121,422 To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11: Gathering information, identifying and evaluating issues related to automated information systems; providing advice and guidance in regards to automated Human Resources systems; assisting with directing, monitoring and controlling operations and maintenance of an automated information system.

GS-12: Providing advice and guidance on technical and functional matters related to automated Human Resources systems; analyzing proposed information systems or enhancements to existing systems; coordinating testing and implementation of new automation directives; directing, monitoring and controlling operations and maintenance of an automated information system.

B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.

To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-11: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M, if related.

GS-12: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. C.

Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.

Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • If selected at the GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
  • Works on the implementation and operation of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Human Resources (HR) systems.
  • Identifies problems and recommends solutions to technically complex systems issues.
  • Advises on systems technical and functional automation capabilities within automated HR systems.
  • Reviews system change information as received to determine impact on current processes and make modifications as necessary.
  • Directs operations and maintenance of DLA automated HR systems.
  • Plans and evaluates training on automated systems routines, modifications, and procedures.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ1ES-26-12895966-MP