Human Resources Specialist - Classification

Summary

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Specialist - Classification. As a Human Resources Specialist - Classification, you will join the Talent Acquisitions Group (TAG) responsible for providing strategic management support of the SEC's human capital by administering programs, establishing policies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Duties

In this role as a Human Resources Specialist - Classification, you will be responsible for: Analyzing proposals for reorganizations, position realignments, or restructuring; Executing all components of desk audits; Supporting all levels of management officials in the area of classification/position management; Interpreting classification policies and associated compensation, staffing, etc. policies promulgated by subject matter experts and determining their effect from a classification perspective; Researching classification policies, manuals, and standards to finalize precedent setting position classification decisions and to conceptualize upcoming classification reviews; Synthesizing intricate classification findings to arrive at legally supportable conclusions concerning position reviews and representing entities inside and outside of the agency; and Providing day-to-day HR operation support, addressing issues raised by customers and recommending solutions and options.

Qualifications

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level. Specialized experience includes: Researching, interpreting and providing advice and guidance on position classification/position management; AND Preparing classification analyses, desk audit evaluations, and reorganization justifications; AND Communicating with hiring managers, employees, and other interested parties on classification topics. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details and ensuring that work products are accurate. Competency 2: Customer Service - Works with others to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Competency 3: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 4: Problem Solving and Decision Making - Ability to identify and solve important problems relevant to program areas through sound and timely decision making, even in less than ideal situations, with little or no guidance.