Senior Human Resources Specialist – Classification, Position Management

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a Federal Classification Specialist to translate management information into precise position descriptions and ensure compliance with OPM standards.

You will evaluate descriptions to determine titles, series, and grades, refer GS-13 and above for EOUSA review, and provide technical classification guidance to supervisors and HR partners. This contract role emphasizes accuracy and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Five years of federal government experience writing position descriptions.
• Knowledge of OPM position classification standards and methodology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Tier-4 Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare position descriptions using management information and available sources.
• Evaluate descriptions using OPM standards to determine titles, series, and grades.
• Refer GS-13 and above descriptions to EOUSA for review before staffing and recruitment work.
• Provide technical classification assistance to supervisors and managers on position management and job content options.

Skills

Position Description Evaluation

Job Content Analysis

Classification Methodology

Title and Grade Determination

Technical Classification Assistance

Job description

Responsibilities

• receive and review information provided by management to prepare position descriptions based on available information sources
• evaluate existing position descriptions using OPM position classification standards, principles, and methodology to determine appropriate titles, series, grades
• refer all GS-13 and above position descriptions to EOUSA for review before beginning any staffing and recruitment work
• provide technical classification assistance to supervisors and managers on position management and job content options

Requirements

• minimum of five (5) years of Federal Government experience writing position descriptions and providing position management advisory services
• required to be able to obtain and maintain a Tier-4 Public Trust background investigation for the duration of the contract

Hard Skills

• Position Description Evaluation
• Job Content Analysis
• Classification Methodology
• Title and Grade Determination
• Technical Classification Assistance