Classification Specialist (Fully Remote)

FYI For Your Information•Washington, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

This role provides federal position classification and position management support, including the evaluation of positions, organizational structures, and workforce alignment. The specialist will interpret and apply classification standards, regulations, policies, and guidance to determine appropriate position titles, occupational series, grades, and related position designations. Key functions include consulting with managers and supervisors, reviewing and editing position descriptions, preparing classification documentation, determining FLSA and bargaining unit status, conducting desk audits, and identifying solutions for organizational and classification issues. The role also involves providing guidance on classification processes, maintaining records, and updating HR information systems. The specialist will evaluate existing position descriptions using OPM standards and provide technical assistance to management.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of federal experience writing position descriptions and providing position management advisory services.
Experience developing position descriptions, reviewing existing position descriptions for accuracy, equity, and recertification; determining the appropriate position title, occupational series, and grade; developing evaluation statements and narrative justifications to support classification determinations.
Expertise in analyzing classification actions to ensure they are compliant with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards, guides, and regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with staff and the public as well as be persuasive when defending position determinations.
Required to obtain and maintain a Tier-4 Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide federal position classification and position management support, including evaluation of positions, organizational structures, and workforce alignment.
Interpret and apply classification standards, regulations, policies, and guidance to determine appropriate position titles, occupational series, grades, and related position designations.
Consult with managers and supervisors to assess duties, responsibilities, organizational needs, and workforce requirements.
Review, develop, edit, and validate position descriptions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with assigned duties and classification standards.
Prepare classification evaluation statements, narrative justifications, and supporting documentation for classification determinations.
Determine and document Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status, bargaining unit status, and other position-related requirements as applicable.
Conduct desk audits and position reviews by interviewing employees and supervisors, analyzing work assignments, and evaluating positions against established classification criteria.
Identify and recommend solutions for organizational and classification issues, including position alignment, workforce structure, and internal equity concerns.
Provide guidance and customer support regarding classification processes, requirements, timelines, and best practices.
Maintain classification records, case files, position descriptions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
Update and maintain human resources information systems and position management records in support of personnel actions and workforce management activities.
Receive and review information provided by management to prepare position descriptions based on available information sources, e.g., current position descriptions, organization charts, mission, and function statements, supplemented by desk audits and supervisory interviews.
Evaluate existing position descriptions using OPM position classification standards, principles, and methodology to determine the appropriate titles, series, grades, and prepare adequate evaluation statements to document findings.
Refer all GS-13 and above position descriptions to leadership for review before beginning any staffing and recruitment work.
Provide technical classification assistance to supervisors and managers on position management and job content options to properly support mission needs.