Join SBA's dynamic team as an HR Specialist (Classification), where you'll drive organizational change, enhance operational efficiency, and play a critical role in supporting the agency's disaster recovery mission. Shape impactful HR solutions in a fast-paced environment, supporting communities nationwide.

Duties

As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) at the GS-0201-12/13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Classification and Position Management: Analyze and evaluate complex classification issues, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards. Develop, review, and certify position descriptions across various occupational series and grade levels up to GS-15. Conduct desk audits and recommend authoritative solutions to improve position management. Organizational Design and Consultation: Collaborate with senior leadership to implement organizational realignments and workforce planning initiatives. Provide expert guidance on position management, organizational restructuring, and the development of mission-critical structures. Interpret and apply Federal HR regulations, offering innovative solutions to address classification and position management challenges. Advisory and Strategic Planning: Advise managers on classification appeals, regulatory compliance, and effective workforce strategies. Conduct special studies to evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and recommend strategic improvements. Maintain and update organizational charts and mission/functional statements to reflect operational needs. Important Notes: This is a Permanent appointment in the competitive service with a full-time work schedule. By applying for this position with SBA's People Operations Disaster Division - PODD, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required during heightened disaster activities. This position is not included in a bargaining unit. What You'll Gain: Impactful Leadership: Influence organizational structures and ensure the efficiency of SBA's disaster assistance programs. Professional Growth: Join a forward-thinking HR team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Mission-Driven Work: Support disaster recovery efforts across the nation and make a tangible difference in communities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Favorable background investigation and credit check are required.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date, if applicable.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 12/08/2024. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. GS-12: To qualify for the GS-0201-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Experience must include: Applying federal classification standards to develop and evaluate position descriptions. Conducting desk audits and providing technical advisory services in classification and position management. Analyzing and resolving complex HR issues and preparing detailed evaluation reports. GS-13: To qualify for the GS-0201-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Experience must include: Applying federal classification standards to develop and evaluate position descriptions. Conducting desk audits and providing technical advisory services in classification and position management. Leading organizational design projects, including realignments and workforce planning. Analyzing and resolving complex HR issues and preparing detailed evaluation reports. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications website: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov) 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.

Education

GS-12: Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

GS-13: Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Qualification Standards: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov)

Contacts

• Address People Operations Disaster Division - PODD 13221 Woodland Park Road, 5th Floor Herndon, VA 20171 US
• Name: Sana Akhtar
• Email: [email protected]