Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) you will:

• Provide advisory services to the Office of the Secretary (OST) on complex position management issues including controversial mixed-series/mixed-grade roles and interdisciplinary fields.
• Conduct desk audits validate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coding and prepare formal evaluation statements.
• Collaborate with management during the formative stages of organizational design recommending courses of action rooted in sound position management principles.
• Evaluate OST Position Management programs through data collection and periodic reviews.

The ideal candidate will possess experience as a strategic influencer with the ability to effectively advise hiring managers gaining their concurrence and acceptanceon classification outcomes.

• You must be a and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE:Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower gradein the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.

To qualify for the Grade 13 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Applying position classification standards functional guides and HR policies to recommend title series grade and related position data determinations.
• Conduct desk audits or fact-finding interviews with employees and supervisors to gather information needed for position classification reviews
• Prepare position descriptions evaluation statements classification reports or advisory recommendations that support classification decisions.
• Coordinate HR classification or position management projects by setting milestones tracking progress reviewing deliverables and communicating with customers or team members.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Classification:Knowledge of classification concepts principles and practices related to structuring organizations and positions and determining the appropriate pay system occupational grouping title and pay level of positions.
2. Organizational Awareness:Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operate effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.
3. Legal Government and Jurisprudence:Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents legal practices and documents Government regulations Executive orders agency rules Government organization and functions and the democratic political process.

For all types of consideration 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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.