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This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Strategic Services Branch. This position provides advice to managers for organizations with complex and controversial cases as well as organizations in transition as they respond to changing mission goals and reorganizations. Establishes occupational series career ladders and serves as a resource to top management in classification matters, proposing solutions to resolve controversial, complex and very difficult classification problems.

Advises supervisors and managers in determining the need for an exception for position descriptions and classifies the position based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure. Advises on classification impact when changing or creating duty assignments. Assists managers with planning and implementing reorganizations across OIG that frequently are the result of major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel.

Advises on law, regulations and policies formulated at the Federal, Heath and Human Service, and Operational Division levels that apply to HR management. Develops an understanding of, and acceptance by, operating officials of their responsibility for meaningful participation in HR management. Advises on the implication of proposed management decisions with respect to substantive as well as procedural HR matters. Provides technical services relating to position management and classification. Provides authoritative technical assistance, advice, and solutions to classification problems referred by HR Specialists within the organization, or to requests for explanations or clarifications of decisions by line operating officials, employees, employee groups or employee representatives. Explores alternative courses of action to accommodate management needs and considerations and works with key management officials in a manner that inspires respect for resulting conclusions. Performs the full range of classification related duties for a complex, organization containing a variety of different types of positions. Prepares supporting analysis documentation for classification cases.

Reviews and classifies position descriptions (PDs) for high-impact, precedent-setting positions; writes reports of findings; conducts desk audits; and prepares evaluations as required for internal activity or in response to external requirements. Researches special classification projects and responds to higher echelon requests for information and reports in the program area.

Evaluates positions by reference to applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Position Classification/Job Grading Standards and OIG procedures determining pay plan, occupational series, grade and title; and prepares appropriate evaluation statements.

Provides authoritative advice on complex position classification issues and ensures that the application of position classification standards is accurate and consistent. Provides technical guidance in resolving potential conflicts with classification principles and practices. Assures correct implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act requirements. Reviews classification appeal packages prepared by the lower graded HR Specialists for accuracy, completeness, and logic of analytical material prior to forwarding to higher level. Attends meetings, conferences and seminars, and prepares and presents briefings in subject-matter area. As directed, coordinates the review and comments on proposed classification directives, instructions, and standards.

Conducts training for supervisors and managers in the position classification program; develops and provides written guides, references and templates to supervisors and managers and participates as a consultant for position management activities.

Represents the Office of Inspector General/Human Resources Division on various agency committees regarding classification and position management issues as an HR technical advisor. Works in decision-making conferences to provide historical perspective, objectivity and a thorough knowledge/understanding of Federal rules and regulations to assist in the development of constructive outcomes for various classification position management situations.

Provides input and assistance to steady classification management HRIS projects for the OIG by providing technical expertise and support through the development, implementation, and support of automated classification and position management systems. Coordinates and provides input for new classification systems and migration of legacy systems to new platforms.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.

Qualifications

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 09/11/2022

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience providing authoritative advisory service to management on a full range of complex position classification and position management issues;
• Experience developing or providing input to classification policies that affect classification efforts across the organization; and
• Experience reviewing and classifying position descriptions for high-impact, precedent-setting positions.

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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to provide a narrative response to the KSA's.

• Classification
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Writing

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions, or your score may be adjusted or lowered accordingly which may affect your overall final rating. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11632956

Selections may be made for vacancies across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). By applying, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more HHS hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.