Job Description
Classification Specialists are instrumental to the facilitation and coordination of personnel activities for our customers; our Specialists apply their skills and experience in performing Position Classification to the preparation of classification packages, maintenance of job data, and customer service-related tasks meant to educate managers on the Federal General Schedule, Wage Grade and pay band classification systems.Job ResponsibilitiesFacilitate the classification of our customers' jobs by:-Coordinating the timely completion of position classification activities.-Reviewing classification items to assess their appropriate series and grade level and advise managers on the appropriateness of these areas.-Performing classification assessments of the Fair Labor and Standards Act and Position Sensitivity.-Conducting position reviews and audits and develops evaluations and advisories to communicate results.-Responding to customer request for information with guidance and education to customers of classification and the classification process.-Coordinating position classification activities with staffing and action processing;Maintain customer data related to classified jobs by: -Preparing position description and classification package supporting documentation.Participate in customer projects by: -Participating in Quality Control and Process Improvement activities.-Leading clean-up projects and reviews of classification data for adherence to OPM standards of practice.-Working with Local HR to share and communicate classification guidance and instruction.-Facilitating the update and maintenance of job-related data in support of personnel projects such as reorganizations and conversions.Minimum Qualifications-Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience (Bachelor's Degree; Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) certification preferred, not required)-5 to 10 years of federal Human Resources Classification experience.Other Job Specific Skills-Skill in written and oral communication skills to develop written advisories and opinions on classification decisions.-Skill in Adobe and Microsoft office products to prepare and maintain classification documentation.-Ability to interpret and analyze Federal documents to ensure customer jobs are classified according to all established standards.-Ability to maintain a strong client relationship and interaction.-Ability to reason and analyze personnel related problems.-Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet all requirements for productivity.Preferred Qualifications-Knowledge of general human resources practices acquired through formal education or some years of Federal Human Resources experience across functional areas-Knowledge of NFC and SharePoint or equivalent HR system desired
#cjpost
