Sr. Classification Specialist
Fairfax, VA 
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Job Description

Responsible for hiring efforts for Management, Administrative, and Professional positions for Federal Agencies. Performs complex Position Classifications for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positions to ensure that a well-regulated classification program is maintained.

  • Prepares position evaluation reports and communicates actions that must take place as a result of position classification/management determinations.
  • Develops position descriptions utilizing appropriate formats, assigns positions to the appropriate technical, scientific or administrative group(s) and determines appropriate grade level based on the application of classification protocol and standards outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Department.
  • Ensures position description and classification data are maintained in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
  • Follows staffing processes to include, receiving field hiring needs, posting job opportunity announcements, tracking receipt of applications, reviewing qualifications of candidates and determining eligible applicants, extending conditional offer, tracking pre-employment drug testing and background investigation and extending final job offer.
  • Reviews the Request for Personnel Action (RPA) and supporting documentation for completeness; engaging the Field locations to address incomplete submissions and to ensure a cohesive understanding of the position.
  • Ensures a library of Standard Field MAP position Job Opportunity Announcements (JOAs), is maintained and updated on a regular basis.
  • Maintains an organized, systematic library of questions accessible by both authorized contractor staff and government personnel.
  • Reviews applications for eligibility based upon submission of required documents, and designates the eligibility determination for each application received in the hiring system. Pre-employment requirements will include, but are not limited to Selective Service Requirements, Citizenship, and Veterans' Preference.
  • Provides determination of qualified and eligible applicants for Standard Field positions, based on a variety of tools (e.g., task-based, written cognitive and non-cognitive examination, physical ability tests and psychological assessments) based on the evaluation criteria of the position to be filled.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of Human Resources classification experience, preferably in the government sector.

Other Job Specific Skills

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability to talk on the phone with ease and confidence.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications and applicant tracking systems.
  • A strong understanding of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
  • Must have the ability to read, interpret and analyze Federal documents to ensure that a well-regulated classification program is maintained.
  • Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and work well as part of a team.
  • Experience staffing for Federal Management, Administrative, and Professional Positions.
  • Experience managing staffing processes, in a high-stress, national environment.
  • Monitor service quality and deliver against requirements within given SLAs.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Must possess considerable skill in interviewing techniques.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


Dependent Upon Experience
Day Shift
Full Time Telework
No-Travel Not Required
ASM Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, creed, ancestry, marital status, non-job-related handicap or disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 10 years
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