Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Job Title

Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Duties

Help Duties included but not limited to are:

• Classifying complex, rare or unusual jobs and preparing necessary documentation.
• Providing in-depth position classification and position management support to human resources offices.
• Providing technical advisory classifications.
• Classifying and evaluating position descriptions for high grade or politically sensitive jobs.
• Conducting on-site or telephonic desk audits, preparing comprehensive written evaluation statements, and processing all relevant documentation.
• Responding to requests for explanations or clarifications of decisions by operating officials, employees or employee representatives.
• Writing position descriptions and evaluation reports, some of which require cross reference to multiple classification standards.
• Conducting classification and position management studies and presenting findings and recommendations in writing.
• Analyzing appeals and writing decisions.
• Responding to requests for clarification or interpretation of regulations, guidance, or decisions.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Compressed/Flexible: Available at supervisor's discretion

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer.

Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Classification) / PD66545A and PD66544A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized This job announcement will remain open until 10/14/2026. Completed applications (USA Hire Assessment Complete) received up to 11:59pm EST on the date in which 100 applications is reached will receive first consideration (initial cutoff). Applications received after 11:59pm EST on the date in which 100 applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one-day increments at management request. Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed.