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Job SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior HR Spec. (Classification) with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations. This SPRD is a targeted position and is eligible for ACDP purposes and assignments.
QualificationsExperience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Click Here to view. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: General Experience: For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise, general experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. OR EDUCATION: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices and techniques and of the realtionship of other HR specialisties to classification with the ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accuretly assess information and make sound decisions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the full range of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, and of the relationships of other HR specialties to classification. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving position management problems. Ability to maintain harmonious relations with managers, supervisors, employees, co-workers and others, to ensure cooperative resolution of conflicts, and to provide effective coordination of activities. Ability to express ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and to ensure understanding and acceptance of findings in reports. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesProvides position classification services to assigned organizations.Provides position management advisory services.Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects.Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.Uses automated systems to process a variety of position maintenance requests and personnel actions that do not require a RPA such as mass realignments, virtual hierarchy updates, MPCN updates.Provides management advisory services to customers on variety of classification issues/scenarios including identifying instances of job dilution, supervisory layering and proper position management.Provides position classification for assigned organizations/customers. Organizations are somewhat complex and have a wide range of occupations.The specialist classifies positions using Office Position Management (OPM) Classification Standards, precedent setting appeal decisions, and other guidance.