Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

• Serve as a technical expert providing managers with definitive interpretations of the bureaus classification compensation and position management procedures practices policies and guidelines.
• Apply and explain bureau level guidance to clarify issues resolve conflicting guidance and/or alleviate other potential or existing problems such as those pertaining to competitive levels and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determinations.
• Design develop and/or implement innovative position structures and jobs improve organizational and cost effectiveness efficiency and flexibility.
• Use innovative approaches in the review and evaluation of individual jobs including key occupations for the organization and unusual or emerging lines of work.
• Conduct position reviews to ensure their accuracy and classification validity and to ensure overall classification across the Census Bureau.
• Provide expert consultation to managers and HR partners on classification requirements occupational series titling grading factor evaluation and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determinations.
• Reviews classification activities and provides advice on complex and multi-faceted issues.

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable ().
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours (2 days) from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Conducting Desk Audits; reviewing management requests for classification actions; interpreting and applying position classification standards to positions to determine the correct pay category occupational series title and grade level; preparing evaluation reports; and discussing findings with management and employees.

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Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Providing management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient cost effective support desired grade levels and facilitate career development; make distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions; provide recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career development principles and practices and relate position classification to the management process and other HR programs.

Education: Education cannot be substituted at this grade level.

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.

After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/23/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.