Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) GS/12 your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Analyzes classification requests to make fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and allocation of grade levels to positions; and communicates grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification;
• Writes position descriptions and evaluation reports some of which require cross reference to multiple classification standards;
• Performs OPM ordered classification reviews and implementation of new classification standards;
• Reviews classification policy to evaluate effectiveness of current policies and practices and to make recommendations to ensure consistency in their application;
• Develops audit reports which may include written survey questions and findings from on-site reviews and evaluations;
• May develop modify and conduct the presentation of basic and refresher training in classification policies and procedures.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. See How to Apply section for more information.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

In order to qualify for the Human Resources Specialist (Classification) position you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications:

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions per 5CFR 300 Subpart F. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title series and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year.


FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service) performing the following duties:

• Conducted classification actions in compliance with classification standards and practices;

• Designed and conducted desk audits and HR/classification studies;

• Developed position descriptions and presented classification written findings;

• Provided technical advice and internal consulting services on classification practices.

• Applied HR management principles concepts practices methods and techniques as required in modifying and/or developing classification actions;

• Wrote position descriptions and designed and conducted desk audits and HR/classification studies;

• Developed and presented written classification findings and recommendations for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);

• Provided HR management advisory services to customers on organizational/position management and classification issues.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.