Human Resources Specialist (Classification)
Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will serve as a HR Specialist (Classification) on the Department-level Classification Appellate team and as a senior advisor providing advanced classification-level technical expertise and objective advice on complex classification issues to other senior HR subject-matter experts senior executives and staff in all DoD Components.
As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:
- Planning organizing and executing special DoD-level projects and studies on emerging classification issues and proposals.
- Preparing detailed briefings and proposal packages for consideration by high-level DoD management and/or OPM.
- Developing/revising classification training materials and delivering basic and advanced classification training to HR and supervisory/management staff throughout the DoD Components.
- Serving as the classification representative on DoD-level working groups developing new systems processes or legislation.
- Adjudicating DoD-level classification appeals.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
You may qualify at the GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
- Applying advanced Federal position classification principles concepts and practices.
- Conducting/participating in complex agency-level classification-related projects and studies.
- Developing and delivering advanced classification training.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.
For more information please visit:
Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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.
Required Experience:
IC
