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Posted: March 30, 2026 (3 days ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

April 6, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping the Navy manage job roles by classifying positions, writing job descriptions, and advising on organizational structure to support career growth and HR efficiency.

It requires analyzing complex HR issues, conducting interviews, and leading training for other HR staff.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in federal HR classification, good communication skills, and a passion for solving organizational challenges in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in federal service or equivalent in private/public sector
  • Knowledge of federal HR classification philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, laws, and executive orders
  • Ability to communicate with management and provide recommendations on organizational design and career development
  • Skills in identifying, evaluating, and recommending HR interventions for classification issues
  • Experience preparing analyses, evaluation reports, and providing technical advice on HR processes
  • Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and applying Position Classification Standards and Guides
  • Ability to conduct interviews, desk audits, and position analyses for job responsibilities

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Branch of BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL in Millington, TN.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1) Communicating with management and providing recommendations on organizational design that assists with improving HR posture with emphasis on career development principles and practices.

2) Identifying, evaluating and/or recommending HR interventions to resolve inter-related classification problems/issues.

3) Preparing analyses and evaluations reports and discussing their findings and providing technical advice.

4) Evaluating federal HR processes relating to classification issues to overall HR management processes.

5) Evaluating federal HR classification and position management philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, techniques, laws, and executive orders for a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative and highly technical positions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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. Major Duties:

  • You will prepare documentation for classification appeals and other inquiries.
  • You will participate in special projects such as self-assessment reviews, review and analysis of draft classification standards, wage studies, and other projects as required.
  • You will analyze, interpret and apply Position Classification Standards and Guides.
  • You will plan, develop, and carry out the full range of position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations.
  • You will serve as the principal classifier for Bureau of Naval Personnel and its field sites.
  • You will write, review, and edit job descriptions to ensure they are accurate, compelling, and compliant with regulatory standards.
  • You will provide expert advisory and consultative services on classification problems and issues.
  • You will perform position analysis by thoroughly researching, analyzing and documenting duties skills and responsibilities for specific positions
  • You will conduct interviews and desk audits with employees and supervisors to understand job responsibilities and verify information.
  • You will serve as lead classification trainer responsible for developing, conducting, and monitoring classification training for new HR Specialists.
  • You will lead or serve as team member on special projects to examine a spectrum of problems and issues that may cross serviced areas.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12922279-26-BAG