HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Human Resources Directorate.

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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The incumbent of this position serves as the HR Specialist (Classification) SME and is responsible for planning, executing goals to accomplish position management and classification services in order to meet the needs of the Agency.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to significant DTRA HR and Classification/Position Management issues or problems, and performs major projects and studies to develop new concepts and innovative approaches.
• Provides expert advice and guidance to the servicing teams and spots trends and identifies/implements appropriate interventions.
• Serves as a technical authority on difficult and complex issues advising other experts on how best to resolve issues and interpret guidance applying an understanding of the DoD positions.
• Develops and provides/oversees training for the office staff in the areas of classification and position management.

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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/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized based on available funding
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-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
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Planned and executed long-term agency-wide goals for position management, directing strategic classification services to restructure major organizational components and align workforce capabilities with mission requirements.
• Oversaw and managed the comprehensive, multi-directorate position classification program, ensuring policy compliance and program integrity across all organizational levels.
• Analyzed complex agency-wide classification data to spot emerging workforce trends, proactively designing and implementing strategic interventions to resolve systemic structural issues.
• Served as the technical authority on exceptionally difficult and controversial federal classification cases, interpreting ambiguous federal guidelines to provide definitive, final determinations.

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Evaluated and adjudicated highly complex position descriptions independently, determining correct occupational series, titles, and grades in strict compliance with OPM standards.
• Maintained the integrity of the agency's classification database, conducting regular audits of classification actions to ensure operational consistency and system accuracy.
• Provided expert advice and technical consultation to servicing HR teams and hiring managers to resolve individual classification questions and clarify requirements.
• Interpreted federal regulations and OPM guidelines, applying a solid understanding of federal position structures to resolve standard-to-complex classification disputes.

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:

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Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

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.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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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