Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Office of the Secretary of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) to serve as a senior expert. You will provide advisory services to the Office of the Secretary on complex position management issues, conduct desk audits, validate FLSA coding, and prepare formal evaluation statements.

You will collaborate with management in the formative stages of organizational design and evaluate OST programs through data collection and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services to OST on complex position management issues, including mixed-series/mixed-grade roles and interdisciplinary fields.
• Conduct desk audits, validate FLSA coding, and prepare formal evaluation statements.
• Collaborate with management during organizational design, recommending actions rooted in position management principles.
• Evaluate OST Position Management programs through data collection and periodic reviews.

Job description

Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The position is located at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary (OST), Departmental Office of Human Resource Management (DOHRM), Human Resource Operations (M-16). You will serve as a senior expert providing technical guidance to managers and HR staff advisories based on OPM classification standards and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification), you will: Provide advisory services to the Office of the Secretary (OST) on complex position management issues, including controversial mixed-series/mixed-grade roles and interdisciplinary fields. Conduct desk audits, validate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coding, and prepare formal evaluation statements.

Collaborate with management during the formative stages of organizational design, recommending courses of action rooted in sound position management principles. Evaluate OST Position Management programs through data collection and periodic reviews. The ideal candidate will possess experience as a strategic influencer with the ability to effectively advise hiring managers gaining their concurrence and acceptance on classification outcomes.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-03.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.