HR Specialist (Classification)

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11 Grade Level: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, obtained in either the public or private sectors, performing ALL the following duties: Applying classification standards, position management principles, or related human resources guidance to evaluate position information; AND Gathering and reviewing position information through desk audits, interviews, work samples, organization charts, or position descriptions; AND Drafting classification products such as position descriptions, evaluation statements, advisory recommendations, or position data determinations; AND Supporting human resources projects by tracking assignments, timelines, deliverables, or customer requirements. OR Have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or completed at least 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or LL.M, if related, (for example, human resources, business, public administration, management or other directly related field of study) that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work of this position. OR Have a combination of education and experience to qualify at this level. To calculate your percentage of education, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned, in excess of 36 semester hours, by 18. If your education is in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying the number of quarter hours earned by 2/3rds. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide the number of months of full-time experience by 12. If your experience was part-time, convert to full-time by dividing the number of hours worked per week by 40 then multiply by number of months worked. Add the percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.) Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12 Grade Level: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, obtained in either the public or private sectors, performing ALL the following duties: Applying classification standards, position management principles, and related human resources guidance to recommend title, series, grade, and position data determinations; AND Conducting desk audits, interviews, or other fact-finding to evaluate duties, responsibilities, organizational relationships, and level of work performed; AND Preparing classification products such as position descriptions, evaluation statements, advisory recommendations, classification reports, or position data determinations; AND Coordinating human resources projects or classification service requests by monitoring milestones, resolving issues, reviewing deliverables, or communicating recommendations to customers or stakeholders. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. All Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by OPM accordingly. 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. Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center! We're looking for talented professionals to help deliver solutions that support federal agencies nationwide. As an HR Specialist (Classification) at the GS-0201-11/12 you will provide position management and classification services, conduct desk audits, prepare classification recommendations, support reimbursable HR projects, and deliver technical guidance and training to federal agency customers.