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HR SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

U.S. Marine Corps

Quantico, VAFull-time$58–75K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$58–75K/yr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The HR Specialist (Classification) serves in the Administration and Resources Management Division of HQ U.S. Marine Corps. The role advises management on reorganizations and position structures, resolves classification issues, conducts audits, and provides technical guidance. Applicants may qualify at the GS-07 or GS-09 level through specialized experience, qualifying education, or a combination of both.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Position ClassificationWritten CommunicationCustomer ServiceBriefingReport WritingResearch

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceMaster's or Equivalent Graduate DegreeTwo Years Graduate EducationRelated LL.B. Or J.D.Experience and Graduate Education CombinationOne Year Graduate EducationBachelor's With Superior Academic AchievementExperience and Education Combination

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a HR SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION of HQ US MARINE CORPS. Before applying, you're encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass.

Duties

  • You will assess and advise management on the impact of proposed reorganizations and recommend alternative position management structures.
  • You will provide technical input as appropriate in resolving potential conflicts with classification principles and practices.
  • You will conduct on-site or telephone audits and prepare written evaluation statements as required.
  • You will resolve difficult issues and problems requiring consideration of the total human resource management program.
  • You will provide technical advice to managers and supervisors to facilitate full and responsible management advisory services.

Qualifications

For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing advisory services regarding position classification principles and practices and writing classification evaluations. For the GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing briefings, writing reports and conducting research. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience For the GS-07: Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION CLASSIFICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Benefits

Continuation of Additional Information Section: ???????Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,878 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–75K/yr
  • Virginia median$110–151K/yr120 salary ranges
  • US median$94–135K/yr2,824 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $66K, is 49% below the Virginia median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 201 open Human Resources jobs in Virginia and 5,878 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,162 postings).
Education
1,558 of the 5,878 open Human Resources jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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