HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Summary You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the Fleet Human Resources Office Norfolk Naval Shipyard of FLEET HRO NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will prepare and/or review position and job descriptions, conduct desk audits, write reports of findings, provide classification training and prepare evaluations. You will prepare responses to external program review findings and recommendations regarding sensitive issues. You will locate, interpret, analyze, and apply Position Classification Standards and Guides. You will develop, modify, conduct, and/or oversee the presentation of formal training in classification, position management, and desk audits. You will provide guidance and instruction to managers and junior specialists unfamiliar with complex classification issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with developing, modifying and conducting training in classification, position management and desk audits. Experience conducting strategic thinking and analyzing data and information from several sources to reach conclusions. Experience preparing documentation for classification appeals and other inquiries. Experience with providing advice and guidance to managers and junior specialists regarding complex classification issues. GS-11Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with preparing and reviewing positions and job descriptions. Experience with locating, interpreting, analyzing and applying classification standards and guides. Experience with analyzing and anticipating potential problems to recommend preventative actions. Experience in written and verbal communication to research and present findings. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11 Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if relatedA transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.