HR Classification Specialist

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage an HR Classification Specialist who supports AG’s federal US Capitol Police (USCP) client by providing classification expertise to standardize new and existing positions. This is a full-time, hourly position.  Responsibilities include providing day-to-day human resources position classification management for a Title 5 federal agency.

AG offers a comprehensive benefit package including immediate 401k enrollment.  This is a full-time position, hybrid after 90-day on-site requirement. 

(AG contract team members are required to serve a 90-day onsite requirement when starting at USCP before teleworking is considered/allowed. ) 

The WORK

• Review and evaluate position descriptions in accordance with OPM Classification Standards.  Apply classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series and grades.
• Keep abreast of classification appeal decisions to determine organizational impact and impact on classification practice.
• Provide management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development.
• Make distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions and communicates grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification.
• Conduct audits and prepare written evaluation statements.  Determines whether an accretion of duties is justified or that the position is classified correctly. 
• Assist in planning and conducting studies to identify short- and long-range classification needs.
• Advise managers on how to design positions for a complex organization.
• Maintain and ensure position classification accuracy and consistency in interpreting and applying position classification standards.
• Advise management on the accepted principles and rules of judgment in analyzing contentious and complex individual position and organization structure issues.
• Adjudicate position classification appeals and develop a process to support consistently applying classification guidance across the organization.
• Develop job descriptions and implement standardized/benchmark position descriptions for a variety of federal occupational series including professional, administrative, technical and wage grade.
• Assist supervisors in determining the need for an exception position description and classify the position based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure in compliance with OPM’s Classifier’s Handbook and Qualification of Standards.

The REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in HR or related field strongly preferred.
• Active technical federal experience with a minimum of 8 years of experience serving in a senior level HR Specialist or HR Consultant role providing classification at a GS-13 equivalent position.
• Subject matter expertise in Federal OPM rules and regulations, classification standards, and federal regulations.
• Understanding of how to comply with risk factor determinations and complete cover sheets that align with the position.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent writing skills with specific attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, research skills and customer service skills.
• Operate a PC in an office environment with average or better skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a federal “Public Trust” security clearance; active or recent federal security clearance preferred

The COMPANY

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) is an 8(a) and HUB certified, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) with principal offices in Rockville, MD. AG provides a unique set of integrated consulting services and a "One Stop Shop Solution" to meet complex organizational goals through Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We translate insight into impact across four key areas of an organization – People, Process, Strategy, and Technology.

Our firm was named Minority Federal Contractor of the Year for 2017 by the Minority Enterprise Development Consortium. We partner with clients and bring deep and broad-based expertise with the best industry practices delivering personalized solutions that overcome our clients’ most pressing People, Process, Strategy and Technology problems. Visit our website at www.avantgarde4usa.com to learn more about the company, our opportunities, and benefits.

The LAW

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.