You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the Classification and Special Programs Department, Fleet Human Resources Office of FLEET HRO NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will prepare and/or review position and job descriptions, conduct desk audits, write reports of findings, provide classification training and prepare evaluations. You will prepare responses to external program review findings and recommendations regarding sensitive issues. You will locate, interpret, analyze, and apply Position Classification Standards and Guides. You will develop, modify, conduct, and/or oversee the presentation of formal training in classification, position management, and desk audits. You will provide guidance and instruction to managers and junior specialists unfamiliar with complex classification issues.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-12 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: Experience with developing, modifying and conducting training in classification, position management and desk audits. Experience conducting strategic thinking and analyzing data and information from several sources to reach conclusions. Experience preparing documentation for classification appeals and other inquiries. Experience with providing advice and guidance to managers and junior specialists regarding complex classification issues. GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with preparing and reviewing positions and job descriptions. Experience with locating, interpreting, analyzing and applying classification standards and guides. Experience with analyzing and anticipating potential problems to recommend preventative actions. Experience in written and verbal communication to research and present findings. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-11
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address FLEET HRO NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD FFC HRO Portsmouth, VA 23701 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]