HR Specialist - Classification

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Position Summary

The HR Specialist – Classification will provide senior-level Federal position classification support to the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Human Resources. This role is responsible for classifying positions ranging from entry through senior levels across a variety of occupational groups, including engineers, scientists, specialists, and administrative positions.

The specialist will independently perform complex Federal classification work, review and develop position descriptions, conduct job analyses and desk audits, evaluate positions against applicable classification standards, nd provide technical guidance to HR specialists, supervisors, and management. The position requires deep expertise in Federal position classification and the ability to produce accurate, well-supported classification determinations that withstand audit and administrative review.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Classify Federal positions from entry through senior levels, including engineering, scientific, specialist, and administrative occupations.
• Review existing position descriptions and update or revise them as needed.
• Draft and develop new position descriptions in collaboration with managers, supervisors, HR specialists, and subject matter experts.
• Conduct comprehensive job analyses to accurately identify major duties, responsibilities, knowledge requirements, organizational relationships, and supervisory controls.
• Evaluate positions against applicable Federal classification standards, including General Schedule and Federal Wage System standards, as appropriate.
• Apply factor-level evaluation methodology, including analysis of knowledge required, supervisory controls, guidelines, complexity, scope and effect, and personal contacts.
• Determine the appropriate pay plan, occupational series, official title, grade, or pay band based on classification standards and organizational requirements.
• Conduct desk audits and interviews with incumbents and supervisors to resolve discrepancies between assigned duties and actual work performed.
• Prepare detailed evaluation statements and supporting documentation that clearly justify classification determinations and can withstand audit or administrative appeal.
• Provide technical guidance to HR specialists and supervisors on Federal classification requirements, position description development, specialized experience, and related classification matters.
• Assist HR Specialists with job analysis and the selection or development of appropriate staffing assessment questions.
• Review vacancy announcements for classification accuracy, legal sufficiency, and consistency with approved position descriptions.
• Support organizational restructures and advise leadership regarding classification impacts, position hierarchy, supervisory relationships, mixed-series positions, erosion of duties, and accretion-of-duties considerations.
• Maintain accurate classification records and support version control and periodic review of active position descriptions.
• Ensure classification actions comply with applicable Federal laws, regulations, OPM standards, agency procedures, and internal controls.
• Safeguard Personally Identifiable Information and sensitive personnel information in accordance with Privacy Act and contract requirements.

Government Contract and Client Position Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. IBEX provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.

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IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, leave, layoff, recall, and separation from employment.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work assigned to the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of every duty, responsibility, or qualification. Responsibilities may be modified based on business, contractual, client, or operational requirements. This document does not constitute an employment contract or alter the at-will employment relationship where applicable.

• Minimum of 10 years of Federal Human Resources experience performing position classification work.
• Demonstrated Federal classification experience involving engineering positions.
• Demonstrated expertise applying Federal position classification standards and principles.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating position descriptions.
• Experience performing job analyses, factor-level evaluations, and classification determinations.
• Experience conducting desk audits and preparing classification evaluation statements or equivalent supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide classification guidance to HR professionals, supervisors, and management.
• Strong knowledge of Federal HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in complex classification matters.
• Strong written analytical and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive personnel information and PII appropriately.
• Must be able to successfully complete all Government-required suitability, background investigation, credentialing, and system-access requirements applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FHWA, USDOT, or other Federal civilian agency HR experience.
• Experience classifying engineering and scientific occupations across multiple occupational series and grade levels.
• Experience supporting organizational restructures or organizational design initiatives.
• Experience with classification appeals, desk audits, accretion-of-duties issues, mixed-series positions, and supervisory classification.
• Experience with Federal staffing processes and job analysis.
• Familiarity with Federal HR systems such as USA Staffing, FPPS, WTTS, eOPF, NFC, Monster Government Solutions, or comparable platforms.
• SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI certification, OPM Delegated Examining Certification, or other relevant Federal HR credentials.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Federal position classification expertise
• OPM classification standards and guidance
• Position description development
• Factor-level evaluation and scoring
• Engineering/scientific occupational classification
• Job analysis
• Desk audits
• Evaluation statement development
• Classification appeals support
• Organizational design and restructuring
• Technical consultation and stakeholder management
• Quality control and attention to detail
• Regulatory compliance
• Analytical writing
• PII and Privacy Act compliance