Classification Specialist

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

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Job Title

Classification Specialist

Location

Arlington, VA US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

High School Diploma

Job Description

YRCI is seeking a full-time Classification Specialist to support our client. A well-qualified candidate will perform the following tasks in accordance with all applicable Federal laws and regulations; Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies and guidance; agency policies, practices, HR handbooks, operating procedures, and best practices relating to Human Resources (HR):

• Conduct detailed review of all components of a Position Description (PD) to include the designations of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), Bargaining Unit (BU) eligibility, and Position Sensitivity.
• Update OF-8 and PD Record (PDR) to ensure documents are within four years of the signature date; create new documents when necessary.
• Ensure that PD numbers and dates are tracked on the PD log; organize PD information in the PD Library.
• Review report of active PDs and moves old PDs into archived folder; conduct position audits; meet with leadership and draft PDs.
• Write and classify a full range of PDs using OPM PD formats and classification standards for General Schedule (GS), Wage Grade (WG), Senior Executive Service (SES), and excepted service positions.
• Perform all necessary review and analysis, including conducting interviews and research, and engage in appropriate coordination with agency HR personnel in order to provide clear and correctly written PD.
• Conduct desk audits as required; prepare audit questionnaires; develop audit report based on the administrative record and employee and supervisory interviews; and prepare an evaluation statement based on a thorough analysis of the position information and applicable classification standard(s).
• Host and participate in weekly meetings with agency staff to discuss current status of PDs and incoming PD requests.
• Track PD components to include PDs in process and completed.
• Prepare position coversheets and make FLSA, BU, financial disclosure, and position sensitivity determinations.
• Demonstrate recent experience and skill in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with Federal managers and executives to help them navigate the Federal classification process.
• Provide advisory services at a high organizational level with the Federal Government, preferably with a Cabinet level agency.
• Command of Title 5 Federal classification regulations and OPM classification rules and policy.

Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on operational experience in position classification. 3 years of experience in the private sector can substitute for a degree.
• Provide recent Federal classification operational services since Hiring Reform 2010 which included communications support and advice, and development of initiatives.
• Experience writing and classifying Federal PDs and facilitating PD evaluations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, email applications, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Follow instructions, complete work within established time frames.
• Must have effective communication skills, to include phone and e-mail competency.
• Obtain and maintain the government required background investigation.

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.