Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

This federal position involves classifying jobs and advising on position management within the government. **Key Responsibilities:** **For GS-11 Level:** * Evaluate federal position classification standards to determine appropriate job series, title, and grade. * Provide expert advice and guidance on classification and position management functions. * Review requests for classification actions. * Research federal classification policies and procedures, discussing findings with management and employees. **For GS-12 Level (in addition to GS-11 duties):** * Develop written classification products such as Factor Evaluation Statements, position descriptions, or determination documents. * Research and recommend solutions for complex issues impacting agency position classification. * Provide recommendations to management on organizational design and position management. **Qualification Requirements:** **For GS-11 Level (Starting Salary: $84,601.00):** * **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties similar to those listed for GS-11 above. * **Education:** Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, LL.M., OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a relevant field. * **Combination:** A combination of qualifying experience and education that totals 100% of the requirements. **For GS-12 Level (Starting Salary: $101,401.00):** * **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties similar to those listed for GS-12 above. **Important Notes:** * **Time-in-Grade:** Current or former federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level (e.g., GS-10 for GS-11, GS-11 for GS-12). * **Proof of Status:** Current/former federal employees must submit SF-50(s) showing proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. * **Experience:** Both paid and unpaid (volunteer) experience that is relevant will be credited. * **Political Appointees:** Current or former political appointees must disclose this information.