Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

U.S. Agency for Global Media • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Office of Human Resources, Operations Division. The Human Resources Specialist (Classification) provides position classification policy and agency-wide support, as well as day-to-day operational classification support to assigned areas. The role also participates in developing and evaluating agency policies, programs, and procedures concerning workforce management, including advising on personnel staffing policies and procedures.

The full performance grade level is GS-13. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level comparable to GS-12 or equivalent in the private sector. Education is not required and cannot be used to qualify for this grade level. This is a national security position. Selected candidates must complete an SF-86 and may undergo a background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals. The position is not covered by a union agreement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
• At least one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 or an equivalent level in the private sector.
• Experience providing authoritative advisory service on position classification and position management issues.
• Experience conducting self-initiated or problem-driven studies to determine necessary and feasible guidance and preparing that guidance.
• Experience classifying a broad range of changing occupations, including scientific and engineering, other professional, IT, technical, and assistance occupations, with unique job characteristics and classification appeal history.
• Precision in reviewing agency trends and data involving controversial or precedent-setting classification cases.
• Oral communication skills to address complex and controversial human resources issues with managers and employees.
• If applicable, registration for Selective Service: male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet the registration requirement.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement's closing date.
• If selected, complete an SF-86 and any required suitability background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide agency-wide position classification policy support, including planning, developing, and writing policies and procedures on position management, position classification, and related issues.
• Adjudicate position classification appeals and requests for accretion-of-duties promotions.
• Develop standard position descriptions and guides for major groups of jobs to promote uniformity and consistency in classification.
• Provide workforce management and related advice and support to management.
• Participate in developing and evaluating agency policies, programs, and procedures on workforce management issues, including advising on personnel staffing policies and procedures.
• Provide day-to-day operational classification support to assigned areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed