Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

This position is located at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, in the Office of Human Resources, Operations Division. Responsible for providing position classification policy and agency-wide support, as well as day-to-day providing operating classification support to assigned areas. Participates in the development and evaluation of agency policies, programs, and procedures on a variety of workforce management issues, including advising on personnel staffing policies and procedures. Major duties: This position has been amended to extend the closing date. As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Provides agency-wide Position Classification policy level support, to include: plans, develops, and writes policy and procedures on position management, position classification, and related issues. Adjudicates position classification appeals and requests for accretion of duties promotions. Develops standard position descriptions and guides covering major groups of jobs to establish and maintain a uniform approach to, and consistency in, classification. Provides workforce management and related advice and support to management. Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following: Providing authoritative advisory service on position classification and position management issues; Conducting extensive self-initiated or problem-driven studies to determining what guidance is necessary and feasible and preparing guidance; Classifying an extensive variety of different and dynamic occupations, including scientific and engineering, other professional, IT, technical, and assistance occupations, which include unique job characteristics and a history of agency classification appeal activity requiring precision in reviewing agency trends and data involving controversial or precedent-setting cases; and Skill in oral communication to deal with managers and employees on complex and controversial human resource issues.