Senior Classification Specialist

OBAN Corporation; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A government consulting firm is seeking a Senior Classification Specialist in Vienna, VA. Responsibilities include classification services, consulting on HR issues, and providing guidance based on OPM standards. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and possess a minimum of 7 years' experience in a federal agency environment. The role requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Comprehensive benefits, training and dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a federal agency environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required government security check.

Responsibilities

• Provide classification services such as writing position descriptions.
• Classify positions for the full range of GS and equivalent pay plans.
• Consult with managers on human resources and management issues.

Skills

Position classification

Human resource management

Consultation and advice

Organizational analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Classification Specialist

Location: Must live in commutable distance to White Flint, MD/Rockville, MD.

***This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered. ***

Overview

OBAN Corporation is seeking a Senior Classification Specialist to support our federal agency client. The Senior Classification Specialist will be part of a new centralized shared services model team. Responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a Human Resource professional in a capacity to provide managers, HR Specialists and employees with information and interpretations of the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) position classification standards, regulations, procedures, practices, policies and guidelines and FDA’s policies and procedures related to position classification and position management.

Provide classification services that include such activities as: Writing position descriptions and evaluation statements; conducting desk audits and paper reviews; developing standard operating procedures; providing guidance on position management, and reorganizations; executing related special projects and initiatives; and providing expert advice, consultation, and training on a variety of position classification and organization issues. The incumbent will review organizational documents to ensure the organizational structure supports the requested title, occupational series, and grade of the position. Additionally, the Contractor shall actively provide assistance services which involve resolving or advising on complex problems and issues that typically require analyzing and/or troubleshooting a wide range of conditions.

Classify positions for the full range of the GS and equivalent pay plans (i.e. T21, T38 and T42) including supervisory, non-supervisory, interdisciplinary, and mixed series positions.

Classify position description requests using appropriate standards and guidelines (i.e. T21 Leveling Guide).

Complete Factor Evaluation Sheet (FES), Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) checklist, and properly prepared OF-08 for position descriptions.

Apply new classification standards issued by OPM to appropriate position descriptions within established FDA – Hiring Models.

Consult with managers by bringing new and innovative ideas and suggestions to resolve complex human resources and management issues and problems.

Analyze organization for productivity and efficiency gain and provide recommendations to management officials on the most effective position/skill mix, work processes, and organizational structures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 7 years' experience in a federal agency environment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required government security check.

Company Summary

We Help Our Clients Solve Complex Mission-Critical Challenges.

Established in 2008 and based in the Washington Metro Area, OBAN Corporation is a Service-Disabled, Veteran‑Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) and Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Participant that provides practical, strategic, and tactical management solutions to public and private sector clients.

OBAN works with our clients to meet their mission‑critical objectives through expert advisory, administrative, and implementation support solutions. We develop and implement efficient and effective near‑term and long‑term roadmaps to help our clients navigate through some of their toughest and most complex business challenges.

As a team member at OBAN, you’ll enjoy:

• Dynamic work environment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Training and Development
• Employee Referral Bonus

OBAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.