Federal HR Classification Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, DC
Full Time
GPO
Mid Level
Human Capital Specialist (Classification)
ROLE
We need a Human Capital Specialist (Classification) for the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). GPO’s mission is to provide publishing and dissemination services for official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal Agencies, and the public. This role involves analyzing, evaluating, and determining the classification of positions in alignment with OPM guidelines, managing position descriptions, and offering expert consultation to agency management. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
BENEFITS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need a Human Capital Specialist (Classification) for the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). GPO’s mission is to provide publishing and dissemination services for official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal Agencies, and the public. This role involves analyzing, evaluating, and determining the classification of positions in alignment with OPM guidelines, managing position descriptions, and offering expert consultation to agency management. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consult with managers and SMEs to conduct job analysis.
- Evaluate position descriptions against OPM standards to determine series, grade, and title.
- Apply classification and position management principles to analyze data and facts.
- Establish position descriptions and prepare position evaluation statements.
- Maintain accurate competitive levels for GPO positions.
- Ensure position sensitivity levels are accurate and suitable for GPO roles.
- Consult with Operations Branch on past classification decisions for consistency.
- Complete all classification forms, including competitive level and sensitivity determinations.
- Review and update position decisions in line with OPM and GPO guidelines.
- Perform desk audits as needed.
- Collaborate with GPO HC Operations to develop a PD database.
- Provide expert advice on new classification tools and technologies.
- Participate in classification and position management workgroups.
- Lead special projects, such as reviewing positions and updating PDs.
- Review new OPM standards and develop GPO implementation plans.
- Develop and conduct classification training for GPO managers.
- Train HR staff on classification policy changes and updates.
- Draft responses to classification appeals from OPM.
- Identify workforce requirements to meet mission objectives.
- Participate in studies on hiring and staffing management.
- Assist with workforce restructuring efforts.
- Interpret and apply classification standards to determine correct series, title, and grade.
- Advise management on efficient use of human resources in position design.
- Provide organizational design advice to Agency Managers.
- Attend staff meetings and relevant training sessions.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with government classification standards.
- Experience using a web based classification application.
- Expertise in developing job analysis and assessment documents.
- Working knowledge of MonsterClass or similar classification system.
- Ability to use HC Dashboard (after training).
- Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources classification policies, procedures, and methodologies.
- Ability to accurately apply the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents.
- Knowledge of prohibited personnel practices.
- Comprehensive operational knowledge of:
- OPM classification standards
- federal position classification
- position management
- organizational development and realignments
- Ability to advise and assist management in accomplishing personnel management responsibilities.
- Skilled proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows / Office programs.
- Ability to learn and utilize new classification automated tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Detail-oriented with solid proofreading and editing skills.
- Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to coordinate efforts with others to find mutually acceptable solutions for the achievement of goals.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret:
- general business periodicals
- professional journals
- technical procedures
- governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and public.
- Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years relevant full-time experience within the last five (5) years.
- Equivalent combination of education / experience can be substituted.
LOCATION
- Washington, DC 20401
CLEARANCE
- Background investigation required as this position supports the federal government.
CLIENT
- U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)
TRAVEL
- Travel will not be required
WORK HOURS
- Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental.
- Retirement (401k & Roth)
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- W2 Classification
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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