HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the agency HR Specialist (Classification) technical authority and SME and is responsible for planning and executing goals to accomplish position management and classification services in order to meet the needs of the Agency.
• Responsible for the planning and implementing the position classification and position management program for the entire agency and its customers.
• Responsible for the review and approval/disapproval determination of complex Management Change and Occupational Change Requests (MCR/OCR) submitted by management officials in order to ensure proper positon management.
• Keeps abreast advises, and implements new and changing classification and position management requirements to ensure compliance with OPM regulations. Solves classification problems that are unique to the mission of the agency.
• Determines the need for and leads special occupational and position management studies that have agency-wide impact. Assesses agency staffing patterns, and changing occupational needs in order to recommend organizational realignments and/or modifications to existing organizational structures. Performs classification and position structures reviews of the most complex position and organizations.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized based on available funding
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Led the position classification program for a federal agency
• Resolved complex position management issues by conducting in-depth research and applying rigorous analytical methods to make sound, fact-based decisions
• Developed and executed strategic goals to deliver comprehensive position management and classification services aligned with agency-wide objectives
• Acted as the subject matter expert for difficult and complex DoD position issues, advising other experts on resolution strategies, interpreting guidance, and proactively implementing interventions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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