HR Classification Specialist

Washington, DC

This position is supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) SEA 10 Human Resource Office (HRO). The SEA 10 HRO manages HR services for a population of 7000 employees; services include classification, recruitment & hiring, drug-free workplace, workforce development & training, and employee and labor relations. Primary function will be to serve as a classification specialist for a variety of projects and/or initiatives supported or carried out by NAVSEA HQ.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides position management and classification support to assigned organizations under various personnel systems. Applies a thorough understanding of classification principles, and concepts to interpret and adapt classification standards/guides to secure sound classification on positions. Advises managers on the position classification process, the use of various classification references and automated tools.
• Assists with planning and implementing reorganizations.
• Determines the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions; communicates grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification; provides recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career development principles and practices; and relates position classification to the management process and other HR programs.
• Determines the correct classification by comparison to existing standards related to the work and prepares necessary evaluation statements.
• Explains the standards, classification decisions, impact of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to employees, supervisors, and operating officials or managers. Conducts research and provides advisory opinions.
• Acts on a variety of classification programs including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Environmental Differential Pay (EDP), Hazard Pay, Locality Wage Survey, draft classification standards, competitive level descriptions and various NAVSEA initiatives.
• Inputs and retrieves data from DCPDS, assures accuracy of organization and position data, and initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Coordinates program requirements with management and others as necessary.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skill in applying the full range of position classification principles, concepts, practices, and techniques sufficient to advise top managers in developing position descriptions; to work on special classification projects; to provide management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development; and, to ensure position classification accuracy and consistency.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices. Knowledge of a wide range of HR specialization concepts, practices, regulations, precedents, and procedures; special recruiting authorities and strategies.
• Skill in serving as a consultant to managers in providing HR services and conducting detailed analyses of complex functions within serviced organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of analytical methods and techniques to design and conduct comprehensive HR studies that are broad and difficult in order propose solutions to HR problems.
• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience.
• Desired: Previous classification experience in a Dept. of Navy environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• US Citizen with a Secret Security Clearance
• Remote work will be considered for well-experiecnced candidates.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.