Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Executive Office for Immigration Review•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (Classification) researches and analyzes applicable laws, regulations, and policies and interprets and adapts classification standards and guides to ensure compliance with sound classification principles, including 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. The GS-0201-11/12 specialist works under supervision. Typical duties include analyzing classification requests, evaluating factor levels and grade levels, explaining grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria, preparing position descriptions and evaluation reports, conducting Office of Personnel Management-ordered classification reviews, and implementing new classification standards. The specialist also reviews classification policies and practices for effectiveness and consistency, develops audit reports based on surveys and on-site reviews, and may prepare and deliver basic or refresher training on classification policies and procedures.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or nationality.
Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; federal applicants generally must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
For GS-11, at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 performing classification actions, designing and conducting desk audits and HR/classification studies, developing position descriptions and presenting written classification findings, and providing technical classification advice; alternatively, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
For GS-12, at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 applying HR management principles and techniques to classification actions; writing position descriptions and conducting desk audits and HR/classification studies; developing and presenting written classification findings and SOP recommendations; and advising customers on organizational/position management and classification issues. Education cannot substitute for GS-12 specialized experience.
Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
Meet DOJ's residency requirement: for at least three of the five years immediately preceding application, have resided in the U.S., worked overseas for the U.S. Government or military, or been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.
Complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening.
May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Male applicants born on or after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or have an approved exemption.
If selected, may be required to disclose financial information under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Applicants using education to qualify must provide legible transcripts from an accredited institution; foreign education requires evidence of U.S. equivalency and English documentation or translations.
Provide documentation establishing eligibility for the applicable hiring category; CTAP/ICTAP applicants seeking priority must meet eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified with a score of 85 or above, and submit supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

Analyze classification requests and distinguish appropriate factor levels and grade levels for positions.
Communicate grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification.
Write position descriptions and evaluation reports, including reports requiring cross-reference to multiple classification standards.
Perform OPM-ordered classification reviews and implement new classification standards.
Review classification policy and practices, evaluate their effectiveness, and recommend improvements to ensure consistent application.
Develop audit reports that may include written survey questions and findings from on-site reviews and evaluations.
May develop, modify, and deliver basic and refresher training in classification policies and procedures.