Human Resources Specialist-Classification (Classification Specialist II)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons (Federal Prison System) seeks corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

The role emphasizes Human Resources expertise in position classification, pay administration, and program reviews, with guidance to field offices and a strong focus on advisory support and compliance with USA staffing procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience serving as a member of a Human Resources Program review team, task forces, and work groups.
• Experience providing guidance regarding position structure, tentative classification of proposed jobs, job redesign, and guidance in the resolution of problems in the classification and position management area.
• Experience providing advisory opinions to the field and regional employee services offices on position classifications and pay administration issues.
• Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience; show the actual time spent in activities.
• Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level.
• Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level.

OR

EXPERIENCE:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience serving as a member of a Human Resources Program review team, task, forces, and work groups.
• Experience providing guidance in regard to position structure, tentative classification of proposed jobs, job redesign, and guidance in the resolution of problems in the classification and position management area.
• Experience providing advisory opinions to the field and regional employee services offices on position classifications and pay administration issues.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.