Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) is required to have knowledge of a wide variety of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices and the interrelationships of various HR specialties as they relate to system processes/functions/capabilities and the infrastructure supporting the HR information system(s); and information technology concepts, practices, and procedures. Information Systems Specialist is required to have knowledge of local HR information system(s) and the HR transaction system. Information Systems professionals develop, deliver, manage, and maintain HR information systems using human resources management knowledge, rather than information technology.
Flowchart Description: Employees are commonly hired as an Entry-Level (GS5-GS9) Information Specialist from all other specialty areas or from outside the Federal Government. Less commonly, Entry-Level positions may be filled with a transfer from another job series. Also less commonly, employees from other specialties areas may advance directly to the Full Performance (GS11-GS12) Level, and the Expert (GS13-GS15) Level. From the Entry-Level (GS5-GS9), employees may advance to the Full Performance (GS11-GS12) Level, then to the Expert (GS13-GS15) Level, and then to the Managerial (GS15, SES) Level. From the Executive Services Policy advancement both the Full Performance (GS11-GS12) Level and the Expert (GS13-GS15) Level is common.
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