HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

You will conduct position classification and position management reviews of positions and organizational structures, explaining recommendations and determinations in order to defuse and resolve situations or disputes overs decisions.

You will provide technical input as appropriate in resolving potential conflicts with classification principles and practices.

You will plan and conduct classification studies to identify short- and long-range position classification and position management needs.

You will interpret classification and position management principles as they apply to local situations.

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing position descriptions to recommend appropriate pay plans, titles, series, and grades. Experience applying basic classification principles and federal regulations to support senior specialists in position classification and management studies.

Experience gathering and reviewing information for routine position reviews. Experience providing basic advice and assistance to managers or employees on routine classification related inquiries.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience assisting higher level specialists with basic human resources (HR) administrative tasks such as reviewing personnel documents or position descriptions for completion and proper formatting.

Experience researching fundamental HR regulations, standard operating procedures, or classification standards under the direct supervision of a senior specialist. Experience assisting in gathering, consolidating, or formatting data used for routine position reviews, organizational reviews, or HR reports.

Experience responding to routine, standardized inquiries regarding basic HR policies or procedures using established guidelines.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.