Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Talent Management Directorate, CBP Hiring Center, Classification Branch located in Bloomington, MN.

Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Classifying a wide variety of position descriptions using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards by making determinations on the proper pay plan, title, series and grade level for General Schedule (GS) and - Federal Wage System (WG) positions.

Developing and presenting position management and classification instructional materials.

Leading, advising, consulting and providing guidance on HR concepts, laws, regulations, policies and practices in the area of Position Classification.

Utilizing reports and data to identify trends and creating instructional materials. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

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.

You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/24/2026.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement. Major Duties:

In this position you will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) with an emphasis in providing classification training and development both internally and externally on Federal position classification, position management, special retirement coverage and position management organizational design for the U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This position starts at a salary of $116,038.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $150,852.00 (GS-13, Step 10).

GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.

Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.

Typical work assignments include: Designing and developing the Federal Classification training program, including materials, and resources tailored to the needs of the Classification Team by using quality review metrics and assessments.

Creating a variety of instructional methods including in-person and virtual training, workshops and on-the -job training that accommodates diverse learning styles for new employee training as well as refresher trainings for all Classification Specialists.

Collaborating with and representing various Classification topics to CBP program offices.

This includes coordinating and delivering ongoing regular trainings, as well as responding to specific instructional requests.

Planning initiatives and carries out studies, special projects, and evaluations in various areas with a view toward analyzing significant problems and developing recommendations for improvements in procedures and policies.

Developing strategies in collaboration with the first line supervisor of Classification to ensure goals are met; communicates clearly to HR Specialists; remains updated on the day-to-day operations of the Hiring Center; sets targets, expectations, and deadlines for the team; motivates and encourages the team; is flexible and adaptable to the changing and varied work settings.