USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Classification Specialist
Citrus Heights, CA , USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $106K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Classification Specialist for the Small Business Administration's People Operations Disaster Division. This role involves providing expertise in position classification, position management, and organizational design for SBA's Disaster Enterprise.
Telecom & CommunicationsGovernmentConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate complex classification issues, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards
Develop, review, and certify position descriptions across various occupational series and grade levels up to GS-15
Conduct desk audits and recommend authoritative solutions to improve position management
Collaborate with senior leadership to implement organizational realignments and workforce planning initiatives
Provide expert guidance on position management, organizational restructuring, and the development of mission-critical structures
Interpret and apply Federal HR regulations, offering innovative solutions to address classification and position management challenges
Advise managers on classification appeals, regulatory compliance, and effective workforce strategies
Conduct special studies to evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and recommend strategic improvements
Maintain and update organizational charts and mission/functional statements to reflect operational needs
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship is required
Favorable background investigation required
A one-year probationary period may be required
This is not a bargaining unit position
Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required during heightened disaster activities
To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer
Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement
You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated 'Ineligible' for that grade level
GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Experience must include: Utilizing expertise of federal position management, classification principles, concepts, practices, and techniques to provide classification and position management advice and consultative services to customers
Interpreting and applying federal classification standards to determine appropriate pay plan, occupational series, title, grade level and Fair Labor Standards Act coverage for supervisory and non-supervisory positions in the general schedule and federal wage system
Conducting desk audits and preparing reports on findings
Leading organizational design projects, including realignments and workforce planning
Analyzing and resolving complex classification and position management related issues and preparing detailed evaluation reports
Federal status applicants must meet both Time-In-Grade AND experience requirements by the closing date of this announcement
TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled
All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 02/25/2026
Education may not be substituted for experience for this position
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
If selected for this position, you will be eligible for benefits.
Company
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