Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Summary

This announcement remains open until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). The position serves as a Classification Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out a full range of classification related management advisory services for the highest level of organization in the Federal sector.

Duties

This announcement remains open for applications until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. However, priority will be granted to those applications received by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be evaluated roughly every 7 days. As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification), GS-0201-11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following: Analyzes and classifies individual positions descriptions; Gathers and studies data on the job content, knowledges and skills involved. Determines the responsibilities and extent of authority of the position in relation to other positions, which may seem to overlap; Determines the correct classification by comparison to existing standards related to the work, and prepares necessary evaluation statements. Explains the standards, classification decisions, impact of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to employees, supervisors, and operating officials or managers. Coordinates with management and ensures that new classification standards are applied within established timelines. Reports to operating officials on the above areas and makes recommendations for reorganization, expansion, consolidation of functions, establishment of trainee level and intermediate positions, changes in skills distribution, etc. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the applicable qualification requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the occupational series and grade level of the position. To be considered qualified, applicants must demonstrate that they possess the required experience, education, or an appropriate combination of education and experience, as applicable to the position. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS (When Applicable): Applicants seeking consideration under applicable merit promotion procedures must meet any applicable time-in-grade or agency-established promotion requirements. When applicable, applicants must provide sufficient documentation to establish that they meet these requirements by the closing date of the announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade or comparable pay band, unless otherwise specified by the applicable OPM qualification standard. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may have been gained in federal, state, local government, private-sector employment, or other qualifying work environments, as applicable to the position. ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND APPLICABLE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. The specialized experience required for this position is: 1) Applying human resources (HR) classification principles, concepts, and practices, including position management and organizational design as required in modifying or developing classification actions; and 2) Analyzing and conducting classification requests or actions in compliance with classification standards and practices. -OR- EDUCATION SUBSITUTION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11.) You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. The specialized experience required for this position is: 1) Researching, interpreting and applying human resources (HR) classification principles, concepts, and practices, including position management and organizational design as required in modifying or developing classification actions; 2) Developing position descriptions (PDs) and conducting desk audits; and 3) Providing advisory HR services to management and staff involving analyzing, evaluating and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated HR issues. Applicants must demonstrate that their experience meets all applicable specialized experience requirements. For additional information regarding federal qualification requirements, visit the OPM Qualification Standards.

How You Will Be Evaluated

This announcement remains open for applications until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. However, priority will be granted to those applications received by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be evaluated roughly every 7 days. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and other requirements described in this vacancy announcement. Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements. Your qualifications will be assessed using the information provided in your resume, supporting documentation, responses to the application questionnaire, and any required assessments. Your resume is a primary source of information used to evaluate your qualifications. It should clearly describe your relevant experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, including the specific duties and responsibilities you performed. Your experience must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Decision-Making Ability Math Skills Reading Comprehension Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Stress Tolerance Accountability Reasoning Skills The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Your responses to the application questionnaire and any required assessments may be verified against the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation. Applicants may be removed from consideration if their application materials do not support their responses or claimed qualifications. Assessment Process: USA HIRE: USA Hire is an online, competency-based assessment platform run by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to help federal agencies identify top talent. It provides standardized, skill-based evaluations to measure critical abilities such as reasoning, math, reading, and interpersonal skills, ensuring fair and merit-based hiring across various federal positions. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113856 Other Information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for consideration under VEOA through merit promotion procedures, applicants must be a preference-eligible veteran or a veteran who has substantially completed three or more years of active service under honorable conditions. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and submit supporting documentation. For additional information, visit VEOA Eligibility - OPM. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act: Eligible active-duty service members may apply for federal employment before separation from military service. Applicants must provide an official military certification confirming that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification. Applicable eligibility requirements must be verified before appointment. For additional information, visit OPM's Veterans Employment Resources. Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP/ICTAP): The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provide eligible displaced or surplus federal employees with selection priority for certain federal vacancies. To receive priority consideration, applicants must: 1. Meet the applicable CTAP or ICTAP eligibility requirements. 2. Apply for a position covered by the applicable program. 3. Meet the qualification requirements and be determined well-qualified under the agency's established criteria. 4. Submit the required documentation establishing eligibility by the announcement closing date. For this announcement, applicants must receive a rating of at least 85, where the agency uses the applicable numerical rating system and defines well-qualified at that level. For additional information, visit: - CTAP, ICTAP, and Reemployment Priority List - USAJOBS. Equal Employment Opportunity: The Executive Office of the President is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. For additional information about federal-sector employment discrimination protections, visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Federal Employees and Job Applicants. Federal Employment Resources: Applicants may review the following resources for additional information about federal employment and hiring eligibility: - USAJOBS Help Center - Federal Hiring Paths and Eligibility - Veterans' Hiring Authorities - Individuals with Disabilities - Schedule A - Military Spouse Hiring Authority - Other Special Hiring Authorities Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: Applicants with disabilities covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, may request reasonable accommodations to complete required USA Hire assessments. Requests must be submitted before beginning the assessments and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should follow the reasonable accommodation instructions provided in the application and assessment notifications. For additional information, visit the USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center.