Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Department Of Homeland Security • Bloomington, MN

378d • $54,467 - $86,609

About The Position

This position provides classification services for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The role of this position is to provide advice, consultation, and guidance on position classification, position management, and organizational design for CBP. The primary mission of the Classification Team is to provide superior advice and guidance to customers in the areas of position classification, organization, and position management services. This position starts at a salary of $54,467.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $86,609.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $123,043 (GS-12 Step 10).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• You may be required to pass a background investigation.
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at GS-07 level.
• A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also substitute for the experience required at GS-07 level.
• A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at GS-09 level.

Responsibilities

• Classifying a wide variety of position descriptions by making determinations on the proper pay plan, title, series and grade level for General Schedule (GS) positions ranging from grades 1 through 15, along with Federal Wage System positions.
• Assisting with interpreting classification issuances, directives, regulations, laws and procedures; learning how to prepare evaluations reports of findings.
• Assisting in developing auxiliary determinations that rarely would result in controversy to classified positions which include applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); determining Financial Disclosure filing requirements, determining position sensitivity regarding the level of background investigation or security clearance; Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) determinations; and Drug Testing requirements.
• Utilizing several human resources software programs to assess information, record, and enter data on positions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)].
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Telework.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Transportation subsidies.
• Uniform allowance.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Fitness centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees