Human Resources Specialist (Classification)
What you'd do
This position is within the Office of Human Resources. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of position management and position classification services for the National Nuclear Security Administration. This announcement will close on July 23, 2026 or once 75 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Major duties
As a Human Resources Specialist, you will: Independently classify a broad spectrum of positions in accordance with the standards and guidelines established by the Office of Personnel Management. Conduct thorough analyses of organizational structures and reporting relationships, adhering to policies, standards, and guidelines. Provides informed recommendations to leadership regarding potential impacts of proposed actions and offers solutions to facilitate organizational improvement. Develop and maintain standardized position descriptions and corresponding evaluation reports to ensure uniformity and accuracy across the agency. Offer expert guidance to managers, supervisors, and HR Specialists on matters related to classification, Fair Labor Standards Act coverage, position sensitivity, competitive levels, and position management. Prepare comprehensive guidance documents and deliver training designed to promote consistency and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
What you need to qualify
You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Time-in-Grade/Band Current Federal employees must have completed 52 weeks in a position equivalent to the next lower band (NQ-2) or GS-12. Specialized Experience A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience independently applying Office of Personnel Management classification standards to issue authoritative pay plan, title, series, grade/pay band, supervisory coverage determinations and writing evaluation reports to support classification determination AND reviewing positions, organization structures and reporting relationships to provide expert position management and classification advice to leadership officials. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement.
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