Human Resources Assistant - Classification (Classification Support Coordinator)

Summary

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

Duties

Performs advanced technical assistance work in the position classification and organizational design domains, requiring a comprehensive knowledge of rules, procedures, standards, and established analytical methods. Work involves reviewing and preparing classification documentation, conducting structured analyses of position information, identifying issues and discrepancies using established precedents, tracking organizational changes, and coordinating multi-step classification workflows. The position supports specialists and higher-level staff across multiple teams by providing detailed technical input and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Duties reflect advanced HR support functions with Bureau-wide scope and are performed with substantial independence.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-05 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. 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: Reviewed draft and existing position descriptions for completeness and accuracy, identified discrepancies (missing responsibilities, series conflicts, inconsistent titles), and/or prepared draft classification packages, coding sheets, and/or justification summaries following established methods. Reviewed organizational charts, staffing patterns, and/or functional statements for consistency with approved structures; identified discrepancies such as incorrect reporting relationships or misaligned function codes and/or prepared updated charts and mapping documents using standard templates. Conducted structured reviews of position inventories to confirm proper coding of title, series, grade, sensitivity, and/or FLSA status; analyzed position data for anomalies (duplicate positions, obsolete descriptions) and resolved routine issues using established precedents. Coordinated multi-step classification actions across organizational components; monitored human resources inboxes and routing queues; and maintained electronic libraries of human resources guidance, position descriptions, and/or organizational charts to support audits and program continuity. Researched OPM standards, federal regulations, precedent determinations, and/or case files to gather factual support; compiled datasets, metrics, and structural inventories for desk audits and/or organizational studies; and documented discrepancies with clear notes for specialist use. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

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.