Classification Specialist

YRCI

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in classification activities
  • Experience advising at a high organizational level
  • Strong familiarity with Title 5 Federal classification regulations
  • Proficiency with OPM classification standards and policies

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough reviews of Position Descriptions for compliance with federal laws
  • Update and maintain Position Description records and logs
  • Audit existing Position Descriptions and archive outdated documents
  • Write and classify various Position Descriptions using OPM formats
  • Engage with HR personnel to ensure accuracy of Position Description content
  • Prepare detailed desk audit reports based on research and interviews
  • Facilitate weekly meetings to discuss the status of Position Description requests

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with defined company match
  • Flexible work schedules and spending accounts
  • Tuition and professional development reimbursement programs
  • 11 paid holidays and generous paid time off starting on the first day
  • Supplemental insurance plans available
Full Job Description


Job Title

Classification Specialist

Location

Washington, DC US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

YRCI is seeking a full-time Classification Specialist to support our client. A well-qualified candidate will perform the following tasks in accordance with all applicable Federal laws and regulations; Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies and guidance; agency policies, practices, HR handbooks, operating procedures, and best practices relating to Human Resources (HR):
  • Conduct detailed review of all components of a Position Description (PD) to include the designations of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), Bargaining Unit (BU) eligibility, and Position Sensitivity.
  • Update OF-8 and PD Record (PDR) to ensure documents are within four years of the signature date; create new documents when necessary.
  • Ensure that PD numbers and dates are tracked on the PD log; organize PD information in the PD Library.
  • Review report of active PDs and moves old PDs into archived folder; conduct position audits; meet with leadership and draft PDs.
  • Write and classify a full range of PDs using OPM PD formats and classification standards for General Schedule (GS), Wage Grade (WG), Senior Executive Service (SES), and excepted service positions.
  • Perform all necessary review and analysis, including conducting interviews and research, and engage in appropriate coordination with agency HR personnel in order to provide clear and correctly written PD.
  • Conduct desk audits as required; prepare audit questionnaires; develop audit report based on the administrative record and employee and supervisory interviews; and prepare an evaluation statement based on a thorough analysis of the position information and applicable classification standard(s).
  • Host and participate in weekly meetings with agency staff to discuss current status of PDs and incoming PD requests.
  • Track PD components to include PDs in process and completed.
  • Prepare position coversheets and make FLSA, BU, financial disclosure, and position sensitivity determinations.
  • Demonstrate recent experience and skill in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate with Federal managers and executives to help them navigate the Federal classification process.
  • Provide advisory services at a high organizational level with the Federal Government, preferably with a Cabinet level agency.
  • Command of Title 5 Federal classification regulations and OPM classification rules and policy.


Job Requirements

  • GS-12 equivalent with at least 7 years of experience performing classification activities with strong advisory skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience applying OPM classification and qualification standards.

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