Federal HR Classification Specialist | OPM PDs

C Evans Consulting; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Prescription coverage

Professional certifications

Referral program

Drug‑free workplace

Job summary

C Evans Consulting specializes in recruiting and hiring in the federal sector, bringing the right solutions and the right consultants to get the job done. We support the end-to-end talent acquisition process, delivering highly qualified Sourcing Specialists, Recruiters, HR Specialists (DE Certified), Classification Specialists, HR Assistants, and Personnel Security Reviewers.

The Federal HR Classification Specialist provides end-to-end position classification services in support of the

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in position classification and writing Position Descriptions (Required).
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (Required).
• Ability to commute to and work on-site in Alexandria, VA 22311 (Required).
• Working knowledge of OPM classification standards and federal HR policy across authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end classification services across various hiring authorities, including research, investigation, analysis, review, writing, editing, and rewriting of Position Descriptions (PDs).
• Conduct supervisor and employee desk audits and position reviews.
• Review and evaluate new draft PDs as well as existing PDs; classify PDs and prepare written evaluation statements to support title, series, and grade using OPM’s classification standards and agency SOPs.
• Design and implement the transition to standardized PDs for use by agency customers.
• Track activities and requests through logs, spreadsheets, or other methods, in order, to ensure requests are resolved and to identify outstanding issues.
• Assist the program office in implementing standard processes related to HR classification so the work of the office is completed in a timely, consistent, and efficient manner.
• Make recommendations to support HR and/or program offices in creating SOPs, standardized PDs, and related classification resources.

Skills

Position classification

PD writing

Analytical ability

Job description

C Evans Consulting specializes in recruiting and hiring in the federal sector, bringing the right solutions and the right consultants to get the job done. We support the end-to-end talent acquisition process, delivering highly qualified Sourcing Specialists, Recruiters, HR Specialists (DE Certified), Classification Specialists, HR Assistants, and Personnel Security Reviewers.

Position Summary

The Federal HR Classification Specialist provides end-to-end position classification services in support of the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Human Resources Directorate. Working across hiring authorities, the Specialist researches, analyzes, writes, and evaluates Position Descriptions (PDs), conducts desk audits, and helps the program office standardize and streamline classification processes in accordance with OPM standards and agency guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end classification services across various hiring authorities, including research, investigation, analysis, review, writing, editing, and rewriting of Position Descriptions (PDs).
• Conduct supervisor and employee desk audits and position reviews.
• Review and evaluate new draft PDs as well as existing PDs; classify PDs and prepare written evaluation statements to support title, series, and grade using OPM’s classification standards and agency SOPs.
• Design and implement the transition to standardized PDs for use by agency customers.
• Track activities and requests through logs, spreadsheets, or other methods, in order, to ensure requests are resolved and to identify outstanding issues.
• Assist the program office in implementing standard processes related to HR classification so the work of the office is completed in a timely, consistent, and efficient manner.
• Make recommendations to support HR and/or program offices in creating SOPs, standardized PDs, and related classification resources.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in position classification and writing Position Descriptions (Required).
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (Required).
• Ability to commute to and work on-site in Alexandria, VA 22311 (Required).
• Working knowledge of OPM classification standards and federal HR policy across authorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) • Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Health savings account (HSA) • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account (FSA) • Vision insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Prescription coverage • Professional certifications • Referral program • Drug-free workplace

Employment Terms

Job Type: Full-time, Contract · Work Location: In person, Alexandria, VA 22311

C Evans Consulting conducts reference checks and background investigations and maintains a drug-free workplace. C Evans Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.