Summary
The Human Resources Specialist (Classification) researches and analyzes applicable laws, regulations and policy in the interpretation and adaptation of classification standards/guides to ensure compliance with sound classification principles of equal pay for equal work. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Responsibilities
As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) GS- 0201-11/12, 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.
Qualifications
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. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) -OR- Education: Applicants must have successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants must possess a combination of the above described education and specialized experience such that they total 100% of the stated minimum qualifications for the GS-11 level. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full-time year of graduate study). NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing the following duties: 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. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Education
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking, or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Translated transcripts are required. In addition, if a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated.