Human Resource Specialist (Classification)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital, Human Capital Strategy & Systems Group, Division of Workforce Optimization.

As a Human Resource Specialist (Classification), GS-0201-13, you will serve as a senior HR Specialist providing consultation and guidance to management and staff on all aspects of CMS position management and classification programs.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from being considered further.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Interpreting classification laws and regulations to provide advice on classification and position management functions including analyzing organizational structures; (2) Writing, reviewing, and classifying positions using OPM classification standards, policies, and guidance; (3) Signing position classification evaluations/descriptions as the classification signature authority on position description documentation; and (4) Conducting desk audits on positions to evaluate classification accuracy and prepare classification evaluation findings.

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, 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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12911825 Major Duties:

• Conducts comprehensive position classification reviews to determine the appropriate job series, title, and grade for complex, components containing a variety of different positions, in accordance with the classification standards set by the OPM.
• Analyzes and evaluates position management throughout CMS, considering factors such as organizational structures, supervisory ratios, position/skill mix, etc.
• Partner with customers to provide strategic advisory services related to position management and classification.
• Provides authoritative technical assistance, advice, and solutions to classification-related problems referred by employees, managers, supervisors, or HR specialists.