Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Defense Human Resources Activity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Human Resources Activity is seeking a HR Specialist (Classification) to join the Department-level Classification Appellate team, serving as a senior advisor with advanced technical expertise on complex classification issues. You will provide objective, defensible recommendations to DoD components and senior executives, influencing agency-wide classification decisions.

Applicants should bring demonstrated experience applying Federal position classification principles, guiding large

Qualifications

• Experience applying advanced Federal position classification principles.
• Experience conducting complex classification-related projects and studies.
• Experience developing and delivering advanced classification training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced classification expertise to senior HR staff and executives.
• Advise on complex DoD classification issues across components.
• Serve as senior advisor on the Classification Appellate team.

Skills

Advanced classification principles

Agency-level classification projects

Classification training

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will serve as a HR Specialist (Classification) on the Department-level Classification Appellate team and as a senior advisor providing advanced classification-level technical expertise and objective advice on complex classification issues to other senior HR subject-matter experts, senior executives, and staff in all DoD Components.

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Applying advanced Federal position classification principles, concepts, and practices.
  Conducting/participating in complex agency-level classification-related projects and studies.
  Developing and delivering advanced classification training.
  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.