Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) you will be responsible for duties to include but are not limited to:

• Provides agency-wide Position Classification policy level support to include: plans develops and writes policy and procedures on position management position classification and related issues.
• Adjudicates position classification appeals and requests for accretion of duties promotions.
• Develops standard position descriptions and guides covering major groups of jobs to establish and maintain a uniform approach to and consistency in classification.
• Provides workforce management and related advice and support to management.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• This is a national security position. If selected this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
• Suitability Determination: If selected you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include among other aspects a review of your credit and legal history.
• This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
• The full performance grade level for this position is GS-13.
• If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59 you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following:

• Providing authoritative advisory service on position classification and position management issues;
• Conducting extensive self-initiated or problem-driven studies to determining what guidance is necessary and feasible and preparing guidance;
• Classifying an extensive variety of different and dynamic occupations including scientific and engineering other professional IT technical and assistance occupations which include unique job characteristics and a history of agency classification appeal activity requiring precision in reviewing agency trends and data involving controversial or precedent-setting cases; and
• Skill in oral communication to deal with managers and employees on complex and controversial human resource issues.