HR Specialist - Classification
GS-07:
The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-07 level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the employee until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. The factors remain the same as outlined in the target position. At this level the incumbent works under close supervision and assigned task are monitored and reviewed accordingly. GS-09:
The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-09 level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the employee until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. The factors remain the same as outlined in the target position. At this level the employee works under moderate supervision and assigned task are reviewed accordingly. GS-11:
The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-11 level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions may not be completely delegated to the employee until the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. The factors remain the same as outlined in the target position. At this level the employee will work independently with periodic review of their work and task are assigned accordingly. GS-12:
As outlined below and is the target position. Duties:
As a classification specialist, provides position classification and position management support to the agency's human resources offices which service positions in professional, scientific, research, development, administrative, technical and other fields including those affected by new or emerging technology, and where the organizations serviced are complex, new or dynamic. Other duties regularly require cross- reference to one or more related guides or standards, and interpretation of conflicting guides or new standards.Provides complete classification management advisory services for VISN 22 facilities that contain a variety of different types of positions, including numerous complex and dynamic professional positions. The work consists of resolving classification problems and issues that often involve conflicting or incomplete information; applying analytical techniques that frequently requiremodification to accommodate a wide range of variables; and addressing substantive technicalissues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that containseveral interrelated issues.Provides HR, managers and employees with information and interpretations of the organization's HR (Classification) policies, procedures and guidelines, when the issues addressed require substantial interpretation, there is potential for controversy or the issue involves more than one area of HR policy. Creates and conducts or assist with training programs. Provides technical advisory classifications for subordinate organizations and/or classifies high grade or politically sensitive jobs, including the most complex work situations and occupations in the network facilities. Ensures all applicable documentation is obtained. Determines the state of regulatory compliance, classification accuracy, and other classification program requirements for subordinate HR offices within the Network. Independently or with assistance (depending on grade level) resolves difficult issues and problems requiring consideration of the total HR management program. Promotion Potential:
This position is a career ladder opportunity and has know promotion potential. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday-8:
00a to 4:
30p PST Compressed/Flexible:
May be authorized at the discretion of the agency. Telework:
Telework is authorized for the full performance level ONLY Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
HR Specialist - Classification/PD12628-A, PD12629-A, PD12630-A, and PD99984-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/22/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience for GS-07:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
training, knowledge or experience reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to this position or superior academic achievement Transcript must be submitted as proof OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education at/or equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher and a graduate education, in a filed of study directly related to this position. Transcripts must be submitted as proof. Specialized Experience for GS-09:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
knowledge or experience reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master degree in a related field, or Juris Doctor (JD), or two years (36 semester hours) of graduate education leading to a master's degree in a related field. Transcript must be submitted as proof OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education at/or equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher and a graduate education, in a filed of study directly related to this position. Transcripts must be submitted as proof. Specialized Experience for GS-11:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
experience reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a PH.D., doctoral degree in a related field, or three (3) years (54 semester hours) of graduate education leading to a doctorial degree in a field directly related to this position. Transcript must be submitted as proof OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level grade GS-09 and higher education in excess of 36 semester hours, in a field directly related to this position. Transcripts must be submitted as proof. Specialized Experience for GS-12:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
independently reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations. Conducting consultations either one on one or with a group either face to face or virtually to provide clarification, guidance instruction or training to all levels of an organization. Has experience serving as a peer coach, mentor or lead for subordinate employees. Education:
There is no education substitute for this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailClassificationCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical abilities. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-07 level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the employee until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. The factors remain the same as outlined in the target position. At this level the incumbent works under close supervision and assigned task are monitored and reviewed accordingly. GS-09:
The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-09 level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the employee until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. The factors remain the same as outlined in the target position. At this level the employee works under moderate supervision and assigned task are reviewed accordingly. GS-11:
The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-11 level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions may not be completely delegated to the employee until the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level. The factors remain the same as outlined in the target position. At this level the employee will work independently with periodic review of their work and task are assigned accordingly. GS-12:
As outlined below and is the target position. Duties:
As a classification specialist, provides position classification and position management support to the agency's human resources offices which service positions in professional, scientific, research, development, administrative, technical and other fields including those affected by new or emerging technology, and where the organizations serviced are complex, new or dynamic. Other duties regularly require cross- reference to one or more related guides or standards, and interpretation of conflicting guides or new standards.Provides complete classification management advisory services for VISN 22 facilities that contain a variety of different types of positions, including numerous complex and dynamic professional positions. The work consists of resolving classification problems and issues that often involve conflicting or incomplete information; applying analytical techniques that frequently requiremodification to accommodate a wide range of variables; and addressing substantive technicalissues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that containseveral interrelated issues.Provides HR, managers and employees with information and interpretations of the organization's HR (Classification) policies, procedures and guidelines, when the issues addressed require substantial interpretation, there is potential for controversy or the issue involves more than one area of HR policy. Creates and conducts or assist with training programs. Provides technical advisory classifications for subordinate organizations and/or classifies high grade or politically sensitive jobs, including the most complex work situations and occupations in the network facilities. Ensures all applicable documentation is obtained. Determines the state of regulatory compliance, classification accuracy, and other classification program requirements for subordinate HR offices within the Network. Independently or with assistance (depending on grade level) resolves difficult issues and problems requiring consideration of the total HR management program. Promotion Potential:
This position is a career ladder opportunity and has know promotion potential. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday-8:
00a to 4:
30p PST Compressed/Flexible:
May be authorized at the discretion of the agency. Telework:
Telework is authorized for the full performance level ONLY Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
HR Specialist - Classification/PD12628-A, PD12629-A, PD12630-A, and PD99984-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/22/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience for GS-07:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
training, knowledge or experience reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to this position or superior academic achievement Transcript must be submitted as proof OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education at/or equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher and a graduate education, in a filed of study directly related to this position. Transcripts must be submitted as proof. Specialized Experience for GS-09:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
knowledge or experience reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master degree in a related field, or Juris Doctor (JD), or two years (36 semester hours) of graduate education leading to a master's degree in a related field. Transcript must be submitted as proof OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education at/or equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher and a graduate education, in a filed of study directly related to this position. Transcripts must be submitted as proof. Specialized Experience for GS-11:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
experience reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a PH.D., doctoral degree in a related field, or three (3) years (54 semester hours) of graduate education leading to a doctorial degree in a field directly related to this position. Transcript must be submitted as proof OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level grade GS-09 and higher education in excess of 36 semester hours, in a field directly related to this position. Transcripts must be submitted as proof. Specialized Experience for GS-12:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
independently reviewing position descriptions and/or functional statements for accuracy and completeness, determining factors, series and grade levels, conducting position management assessments and interpreting and applying HR laws and regulations. Conducting consultations either one on one or with a group either face to face or virtually to provide clarification, guidance instruction or training to all levels of an organization. Has experience serving as a peer coach, mentor or lead for subordinate employees. Education:
There is no education substitute for this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailClassificationCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical abilities. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0201 Human Resources Management - Salary Range:
$42,053 to $110,224 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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