Human Resources Specialist-Classification (Classification Specialist II)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

The position is located in the Human Resource Management Division (HRMD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP or Bureau). Provides expert position classification program delivery within a subcomponent of the Position and Organizational Design Branch. Analyzes and evaluates position descriptions across the Bureau using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards, guides, and regulatory criteria.

Determines the proper title, series, and grade for positions and resolves unusually complex classification issues where precedents are limited or unavailable. Conducts desk audits, interviews subject-matter experts, and synthesizes organizational, functional, and workflow information to ensure accurate, defensible classification determinations.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level. OR EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience serving as a member of a Human Resources Program review team, task, forces, and work groups. Experience providing guidance in regard to position structure, tentative classification of proposed jobs, job redesign, and guidance in the resolution of problems in the classification and position management area.

Experience providing advisory opinions to the field and regional employee services offices on position classifications and pay administration issues. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here . Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.

S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications .