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.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: <a href="https://uscp.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA">USCP Careers</a> **This vacancy announcement automatically closes when the number of applications reaches the 50th application limit**

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), United States Capitol Police (USCP). The OHR provides the full range of human resources programs and services in support of the mission of the USCP, including staffing and recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, workforce planning, human capital strategy, human resources information systems, data reporting, and related advisory services. As a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), the incumbent serves as a senior technical advisor on workforce analytics, HR reporting methodologies, HR data strategy, and enterprise reporting initiatives affecting multiple HR program areas across the agency.

Develops, prepares, and maintains HR analytics, workforce metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and recurring reports to support human capital strategy, operational planning, and Department-wide decision-making. Develops and implements Department-wide workforce analytics methodologies, reporting standards, and key performance indicators used to evaluate organizational effectiveness, workforce trends, operational risks, and HR program performance.

Develops predictive workforce analytics, workforce forecasting models, and workforce indicators used to identify emerging workforce risks, staffing trends, succession concerns, and organizational workforce needs. Converts personnel information into clear, accurate, and meaningful human capital analytical products that identify trends, patterns, risks, gaps, and opportunities related to staffing, recruitment, compensation, retention, position management, organizational development, workforce effectiveness, and other HR program areas.

Prepares and presents reports, dashboards, data summaries, trend analyses, written findings, and recommendations to OHR leadership, senior management, and other stakeholders. Communicates technical HR data and analytical findings in a clear, concise, and understandable manner for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. Recommendations and analytical findings are relied upon by senior leadership in evaluating workforce planning initiatives, HR operational effectiveness, organizational risks, and strategic human capital priorities.

Supports HR information system initiatives from a human capital analytics and reporting perspective by evaluating whether system changes, personnel data fields, workflows, or reporting structures support OHR’s operational and strategic needs. Coordinates with HRIS staff on system enhancements, integrations, automation, and business process improvements that affect data quality, reporting accuracy, dashboard functionality, or workforce analytics. Develops and recommends new HR reporting structures, workforce evaluation methodologies, and data analysis approaches to improve Department-wide HR reporting capability and workforce analysis.

Identifies the need for special projects and studies related to human capital analytics and reporting, including but not limited to organizational assessments, compensation reviews, retention indicators, and other HR-related initiatives. Leads Department-wide workforce studies and strategic human capital analyses involving broad and interrelated HR program issues affecting workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, HR operations, and long-range strategic initiatives. Ensures appropriate projects and studies are initiated, coordinated, and supported with reliable data, sound analysis, and clear findings.

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.

For the CP-11 you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-10/GS-12 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience consists of: 1) building and delivering HR data reports, analytics, workflows, KPI scorecards, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making; 2) analyzing workforce metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for continuous program improvement; 3) presenting HR analytics and recommendations to senior leadership on workforce strategies, policy implications and system solutions, and 4) coordinating with HR program offices, and other stakeholders to identify personnel information needs, strengthen data integrity, and support the effective use of human capital information for data analysis.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is 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 the USCP: 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/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Email: Crystal.Johnson.ctr@uscp.gov

Address: Office of Human Resources
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510

Next steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.

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