Classification Specialist (MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE)

Human Capital Resources and Concepts; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Human Capital Resources and Concepts Inc. (HCRC) seeks a Classification Specialist to provide administrative classification services for a government client at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will research, analyze, and write position descriptions and advise managers on classification decisions.

This full-time hybrid role requires Federal HR experience; a degree in HR is preferred. Benefits include health/dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k). Salary is based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Advise top managers on position descriptions and organizational structures.
• Apply HR laws, regulations, and practices across federal contexts.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience; federal classification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative day-to-day classification services including PD writing/editing.
• Support organizations with position management and classification decisions.
• Advise managers on the classification process and criteria with justification.
• Coordinate program requirements with management and others as necessary.
• Explain standards and procedures to employees and managers.

Skills

Position classification

HR concepts

HR consulting

Written and verbal communication

Federal HR experience

Education

HR degree

Job description

Human Capital Resources and Concepts Inc. (HCRC) is a consulting firm that specializes in resource management capabilities that are utilized in all federal organizations. Our consultants have in-depth training and work experience in Department of Defense and other federal entities which includes the Intelligence Community. We have subject matter experts in all source analysis, mission support services, and information technology. Our services are structured to address everything from major strategic issues to more basic problems effecting everyday business practices. No matter the requirement it is our commitment to deliver objective, informed, and actionable plans to assist your organization.

HCRC is currently seeking individuals who have experience in Federal Human Resources. Specifically skills in Classification, or comparable experience in supporting federal agencies.

This position would support a government client at a location in Ft Belvoir, VA.(Hybrid)

Position would be Full Time, include benefits such as healthcare, dental, paid time off, and 401k. Experience providing Human Resource services in the Federal Sector or a degree in Human Resource is preferred, however, comparable Human Resource experience in private or public sector will be considered.

Salary is based on a combination of experience and education.

Classification Services.

Provide administrative day-to-day classification services. This includes all aspects of classification (e.g., research, investigation, analysis, review, writing, editing, and rewriting of PDs.).

• Provides position management and classification support to assigned organizations under various personnel systems. Applies a thorough understanding of classification principles, and concepts to interpret and adapt classification standards/guides to secure sound classification on positions. Advises managers on the position classification process, the use of various classification references and automated tools.
• Assists with planning and implementing reorganizations.
• Determines the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions; communicates grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification; provides recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career development principles and practices; and relates position classification to the management process and other HR programs.
• Determines the correct classification by comparison to existing standards related to the work and prepares necessary evaluation statements.
• Explains the standards, classification decisions, impact of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to employees, supervisors, and operating officials or managers. Conducts research and provides advisory opinions.
• Acts on a variety of classification programs including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Environmental Differential Pay (EDP), Hazard Pay, Locality Wage Survey, draft classification standards, competitive level descriptions.
• Coordinates program requirements with management and others as necessary.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skill in applying the full range of position classification principles, concepts, practices, and techniques sufficient to advise top managers in developing position descriptions; to work on special classification projects; to provide management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development; and, to ensure position classification accuracy and consistency.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices. Knowledge of a wide range of HR specialization concepts, practices, regulations, precedents, and procedures; special recruiting authorities and strategies.
• Skill in serving as a consultant to managers in providing HR services and conducting detailed analyses of complex functions within serviced organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of analytical methods and techniques to design and conduct comprehensive HR studies that are broad and difficult in order propose solutions to HR problems.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience.
• Desired: Previous Federal classification experience.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Federal Classification: 2 years (Required)
• Federal Staffing: 2 years (Required)
• Federal Systems: 2 years (Required)
• Federal HR: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Belvoir, VA 22060