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Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Executive Office of the President

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Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

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Summary

This announcement remains open until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled.

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). The position serves as a Classification Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out a full range of classification related management advisory services for the highest level of organization in the Federal sector.

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Summary

This announcement remains open until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled.

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). The position serves as a Classification Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out a full range of classification related management advisory services for the highest level of organization in the Federal sector.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $85,447 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

Promotion potential 12

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number EOP-OA-13113856-27-HHL-ST Control number 892468400

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Current Permanent Federal Employees in the Competitive Service, CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, VEOA Eligible and Reinstatement Eligible; OPM Interchange Agreement; or Miscellaneous Authorities not Regulated by US Office of Personal Management.

Duties

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This announcement remains open for applications until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. However, priority will be granted to those applications received by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be evaluated roughly every 7 days.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Classification), GS-0201-11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Analyzes and classifies individual positions descriptions; Gathers and studies data on the job content, knowledges and skills involved.
• Determines the responsibilities and extent of authority of the position in relation to other positions, which may seem to overlap; 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.
• Coordinates with management and ensures that new classification standards are applied within established timelines.
• Reports to operating officials on the above areas and makes recommendations for reorganization, expansion, consolidation of functions, establishment of trainee level and intermediate positions, changes in skills distribution, etc.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a United States citizen or national.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless an exemption applies.
• Selectee may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation and obtain the appropriate suitability or security determination.
• Selectee may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, as applicable to the position.
• Participation in the Direct Deposit program is required.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Selectee may be required to complete a probationary or trial period, as applicable to the appointment and prior service history
• Only experience and education obtained by the announcement closing date will be considered.
• Applicants must meet all applicable eligibility, qualification, and appointment requirements before the effective date of appointment.
• This position is designated as a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is subject to the EOP Drug-Free Workplace Program. Selectees must successfully complete applicable drug testing requirements and may be subject to random testing.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the applicable qualification requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the occupational series and grade level of the position. To be considered qualified, applicants must demonstrate that they possess the required experience, education, or an appropriate combination of education and experience, as applicable to the position.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS (When Applicable): Applicants seeking consideration under applicable merit promotion procedures must meet any applicable time-in-grade or agency-established promotion requirements. When applicable, applicants must provide sufficient documentation to establish that they meet these requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade or comparable pay band, unless otherwise specified by the applicable OPM qualification standard. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may have been gained in federal, state, local government, private-sector employment, or other qualifying work environments, as applicable to the position.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND APPLICABLE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

You may qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. The specialized experience required for this position is: 1) Applying human resources (HR) classification principles, concepts, and practices, including position management and organizational design as required in modifying or developing classification actions; and 2) Analyzing and conducting classification requests or actions in compliance with classification standards and practices.

• OR-

EDUCATION SUBSITUTION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

• OR-

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11.)

You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. The specialized experience required for this position is: 1) Researching, interpreting and applying human resources (HR) classification principles, concepts, and practices, including position management and organizational design as required in modifying or developing classification actions; 2) Developing position descriptions (PDs) and conducting desk audits; and 3) Providing advisory HR services to management and staff involving analyzing, evaluating and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated HR issues.

Applicants must demonstrate that their experience meets all applicable specialized experience requirements.

For additional information regarding federal qualification requirements, visit the OPM Qualification Standards.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for consideration under VEOA through merit promotion procedures, applicants must be a preference-eligible veteran or a veteran who has substantially completed three or more years of active service under honorable conditions. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and submit supporting documentation. For additional information, visit VEOA Eligibility - OPM.

Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act: Eligible active-duty service members may apply for federal employment before separation from military service. Applicants must provide an official military certification confirming that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification. Applicable eligibility requirements must be verified before appointment. For additional information, visit OPMs Veterans Employment Resources.

Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP/ICTAP): The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provide eligible displaced or surplus federal employees with selection priority for certain federal vacancies. To receive priority consideration, applicants must:

1. Meet the applicable CTAP or ICTAP eligibility requirements.

2. Apply for a position covered by the applicable program.

3. Meet the qualification requirements and be determined well-qualified under the agencys established criteria.

4. Submit the required documentation establishing eligibility by the announcement closing date.

For this announcement, applicants must receive a rating of at least 85, where the agency uses the applicable numerical rating system and defines well-qualified at that level. For additional information, visit: - CTAP, ICTAP, and Reemployment Priority List - USAJOBS.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Executive Office of the President is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. For additional information about federal-sector employment discrimination protections, visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Federal Employees and Job Applicants.

Federal Employment Resources: Applicants may review the following resources for additional information about federal employment and hiring eligibility:

• USAJOBS Help Center
• Federal Hiring Paths and Eligibility
• Veterans Hiring Authorities
• Individuals with Disabilities - Schedule A
• Military Spouse Hiring Authority
• Other Special Hiring Authorities

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: Applicants with disabilities covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, may request reasonable accommodations to complete required USA Hire assessments. Requests must be submitted before beginning the assessments and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should follow the reasonable accommodation instructions provided in the application and assessment notifications. For additional information, visit the USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

This announcement remains open for applications until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. However, priority will be granted to those applications received by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be evaluated roughly every 7 days.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and other requirements described in this vacancy announcement.

Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements. Your qualifications will be assessed using the information provided in your resume, supporting documentation, responses to the application questionnaire, and any required assessments.

Your resume is a primary source of information used to evaluate your qualifications. It should clearly describe your relevant experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, including the specific duties and responsibilities you performed. Your experience must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Decision-Making Ability
• Math Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Soft Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Stress Tolerance
• Accountability

Reasoning Skills

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Your responses to the application questionnaire and any required assessments may be verified against the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation. Applicants may be removed from consideration if their application materials do not support their responses or claimed qualifications.

Assessment Process:

USA HIRE: USA Hire is an online, competency-based assessment platform run by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to help federal agencies identify top talent. It provides standardized, skill-based evaluations to measure critical abilities such as reasoning, math, reading, and interpersonal skills, ensuring fair and merit-based hiring across various federal positions.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113856

Benefits

Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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You must submit a complete application package, including all documentation required to establish your eligibility and qualifications. Failure to submit required documents by the closing date may result in removal from consideration. Additional documentation may be required based on the hiring authority or eligibility claimed.

1. Resume: Your resume must be limited to two pages. Only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine eligibility and qualifications. Include:

• Full name and contact information, including email address.
• Employer, job title, and beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year).
• Average hours worked per week.
• Detailed duties and accomplishments relevant to the position.
• Federal pay plan, series, and grade, when applicable.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, and licenses.

Provide sufficient detail for Human Resources to evaluate your qualifications. Do not rely on job titles alone to demonstrate experience.

2. Application Questionnaire: Complete the online application questionnaire. Your responses must accurately reflect and be supported by your resume and submitted documentation.

3. Transcripts, Professional Registrations, and Licenses: Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education or when education is a position requirement. Submit current professional registrations, certifications, or licenses when required. Foreign education must include documentation establishing U.S. equivalency, such as an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation organization.

4. Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members: Applicants claiming VEOA, VRA, or 30% or More Disabled Veteran eligibility must submit applicable supporting documentation, which may include:

• DD-214 showing dates of service and character of discharge.
• SF-15, when applicable.
• VA disability determination or other documentation establishing the required disability rating.
• For eligible active-duty members, official military certification of expected discharge or release and anticipated character of service.

For VOW Act eligibility, the anticipated discharge or release must be within 120 days of the certification. Additional documentation may be required depending on the hiring authority claimed.

5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees: Submit a legible SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other documentation establishing federal employment eligibility. Applicants seeking promotion consideration may need additional SF-50s to establish grade, qualifying service, and applicable time-in-grade requirements. Examples include appointment, conversion, promotion, within-grade increase, and other personnel actions.

6. Other Supporting Documentation (When Applicable): Submit applicable documentation to establish eligibility under the following authorities or circumstances:

• CTAP/ICTAP or RPL: Eligibility notification, applicable SF-50, most recent performance appraisal, and other required supporting documents.
• Schedule A: Documentation from an appropriate medical professional, vocational rehabilitation specialist, or authorized government agency establishing eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102(u).
• Military Spouse: Applicable military orders, documentation of the service members qualifying disability or death, and proof of marriage, as appropriate.
• Performance Appraisal: Most recent appraisal, if requested.
• Cover Letter: Optional unless required by the announcement.
• Other Special Hiring Authorities: Documentation establishing eligibility under the applicable authority.

Important: You are responsible for ensuring all required documents are uploaded and successfully submitted before the announcement closes. Application materials may be shared with individuals involved in the recruitment and selection process outside the Human Resources Office. You may redact sensitive information not needed to establish eligibility or qualifications, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and personal information belonging to others.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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This announcement remains open for applications until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. However, priority will be granted to those applications received by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be evaluated roughly every 7 days.

You must complete the online application and submit all required documentation identified in the Required Documents section by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. If an application limit is established, the announcement may close before the stated closing date once the limit is reached.

Application Instructions

1. Select the Apply button on the vacancy announcement.

2. Sign in to your USAJOBS account and follow the instructions to complete the online application.

3. Answer all required application questions and attach the necessary supporting documentation.

4. Review your application for accuracy and completeness.

5. Select Submit Application before the announcement closes.

You are responsible for ensuring that your application and all supporting documents are successfully received by the closing date.

USA Hire Assessments (If Applicable)

If this position requires USA Hire assessments, you will receive instructions after submitting your application. The notification will appear on your application submission screen and will also be sent to the email address associated with your USAJOBS account. The notification will contain your unique assessment access link and completion deadline.

To complete your assessments:

1. Access USA Hire using the unique link provided in your notification. Your USAJOBS login credentials will be used to access the assessment platform.

2. Review all instructions before beginning the assessments.

3. Request a reasonable accommodation before starting the assessments if you require an accommodation due to a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

4. Allow sufficient time to complete all required assessments. The time required will depend on the assessments assigned.

5. Follow the instructions provided by the assessment platform if you need to pause and resume your assessments.

In most cases, completed USA Hire assessment responses may be reused for one year when a subsequent application requires the same assessments. Reuse is subject to the applicable assessment requirements.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for assessment information, practice assessments, and preparation resources.

Updating Your Application

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, while the announcement remains open.

To make changes:

1. Sign in to your USAJOBS account.

2. Locate the vacancy under your applications.

3. Select Edit my application, if available.

4. Make the necessary changes and resubmit your application.

This option is no longer available after the announcement closes.

Checking Your Application Status

To review your application status, USA Hire assessment status, and notifications from the hiring agency, sign in to your USAJOBS account and access your application record.

Visit the USAJOBS Application Status Help Center for information about application status definitions and tracking your application.

Important Applicant Information

• Verify that all information entered and documents uploaded are accurate and successfully submitted.
• Uploaded documents may take time to complete security and virus scanning. Do not wait until the closing time to submit your application.
• Human Resources will not modify, correct, or change answers submitted by an applicant.
• Application packages will not be accepted by mail or email. Applications sent to addresses listed under Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document that cannot be uploaded electronically, refer to the USAJOBS guidance for alternative application methods.

To preview the occupational questionnaire, select the applicable questionnaire link below:

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113856.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Administration - CAO

725 17th Street

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

After the announcement closes, Human Resources will review applications to determine applicant eligibility and qualifications. Applicants who meet the requirements may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Additional evaluation methods may include a structured interview, written exercise, work sample, technical assessment, or other job-related evaluation. Applicants will receive notifications regarding their application status through their USAJOBS accounts and/or the email address associated with their accounts. If selected, the applicant may receive a tentative offer of employment, followed by applicable suitability, security, and pre-employment requirements. A final offer and start date are contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment processes.

Consideration for Other Federal Employment Opportunities

The Executive Office of the President may share the resumes and other application materials of qualified candidates who are not selected for this position with other federal agencies for potential employment opportunities. Applicants who wish to be considered for opportunities with other federal agencies must affirmatively opt in, where the applicable application process provides that option. Sharing application materials does not guarantee additional consideration, an interview, or an offer of employment.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the agency generally may not request criminal history information from applicants before extending a conditional offer of employment, except where an applicable statutory or regulatory exception applies. Applicants who believe they were improperly asked to disclose criminal history information before receiving a conditional offer may follow the agencys established complaint procedures identified in the vacancy announcement or applicable agency guidance.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

You must submit a complete application package, including all documentation required to establish your eligibility and qualifications. Failure to submit required documents by the closing date may result in removal from consideration. Additional documentation may be required based on the hiring authority or eligibility claimed.

1. Resume: Your resume must be limited to two pages. Only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine eligibility and qualifications. Include:

• Full name and contact information, including email address.
• Employer, job title, and beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year).
• Average hours worked per week.
• Detailed duties and accomplishments relevant to the position.
• Federal pay plan, series, and grade, when applicable.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, and licenses.

Provide sufficient detail for Human Resources to evaluate your qualifications. Do not rely on job titles alone to demonstrate experience.

2. Application Questionnaire: Complete the online application questionnaire. Your responses must accurately reflect and be supported by your resume and submitted documentation.

3. Transcripts, Professional Registrations, and Licenses: Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education or when education is a position requirement. Submit current professional registrations, certifications, or licenses when required. Foreign education must include documentation establishing U.S. equivalency, such as an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation organization.

4. Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members: Applicants claiming VEOA, VRA, or 30% or More Disabled Veteran eligibility must submit applicable supporting documentation, which may include:

• DD-214 showing dates of service and character of discharge.
• SF-15, when applicable.
• VA disability determination or other documentation establishing the required disability rating.
• For eligible active-duty members, official military certification of expected discharge or release and anticipated character of service.

For VOW Act eligibility, the anticipated discharge or release must be within 120 days of the certification. Additional documentation may be required depending on the hiring authority claimed.

5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees: Submit a legible SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other documentation establishing federal employment eligibility. Applicants seeking promotion consideration may need additional SF-50s to establish grade, qualifying service, and applicable time-in-grade requirements. Examples include appointment, conversion, promotion, within-grade increase, and other personnel actions.

6. Other Supporting Documentation (When Applicable): Submit applicable documentation to establish eligibility under the following authorities or circumstances:

• CTAP/ICTAP or RPL: Eligibility notification, applicable SF-50, most recent performance appraisal, and other required supporting documents.
• Schedule A: Documentation from an appropriate medical professional, vocational rehabilitation specialist, or authorized government agency establishing eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102(u).
• Military Spouse: Applicable military orders, documentation of the service members qualifying disability or death, and proof of marriage, as appropriate.
• Performance Appraisal: Most recent appraisal, if requested.
• Cover Letter: Optional unless required by the announcement.
• Other Special Hiring Authorities: Documentation establishing eligibility under the applicable authority.

Important: You are responsible for ensuring all required documents are uploaded and successfully submitted before the announcement closes. Application materials may be shared with individuals involved in the recruitment and selection process outside the Human Resources Office. You may redact sensitive information not needed to establish eligibility or qualifications, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and personal information belonging to others.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

This announcement remains open for applications until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled. However, priority will be granted to those applications received by November 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be evaluated roughly every 7 days.

You must complete the online application and submit all required documentation identified in the Required Documents section by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. If an application limit is established, the announcement may close before the stated closing date once the limit is reached.

Application Instructions

1. Select the Apply button on the vacancy announcement.

2. Sign in to your USAJOBS account and follow the instructions to complete the online application.

3. Answer all required application questions and attach the necessary supporting documentation.

4. Review your application for accuracy and completeness.

5. Select Submit Application before the announcement closes.

You are responsible for ensuring that your application and all supporting documents are successfully received by the closing date.

USA Hire Assessments (If Applicable)

If this position requires USA Hire assessments, you will receive instructions after submitting your application. The notification will appear on your application submission screen and will also be sent to the email address associated with your USAJOBS account. The notification will contain your unique assessment access link and completion deadline.

To complete your assessments:

1. Access USA Hire using the unique link provided in your notification. Your USAJOBS login credentials will be used to access the assessment platform.

2. Review all instructions before beginning the assessments.

3. Request a reasonable accommodation before starting the assessments if you require an accommodation due to a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

4. Allow sufficient time to complete all required assessments. The time required will depend on the assessments assigned.

5. Follow the instructions provided by the assessment platform if you need to pause and resume your assessments.

In most cases, completed USA Hire assessment responses may be reused for one year when a subsequent application requires the same assessments. Reuse is subject to the applicable assessment requirements.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for assessment information, practice assessments, and preparation resources.

Updating Your Application

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, while the announcement remains open.

To make changes:

1. Sign in to your USAJOBS account.

2. Locate the vacancy under your applications.

3. Select Edit my application, if available.

4. Make the necessary changes and resubmit your application.

This option is no longer available after the announcement closes.

Checking Your Application Status

To review your application status, USA Hire assessment status, and notifications from the hiring agency, sign in to your USAJOBS account and access your application record.

Visit the USAJOBS Application Status Help Center for information about application status definitions and tracking your application.

Important Applicant Information

• Verify that all information entered and documents uploaded are accurate and successfully submitted.
• Uploaded documents may take time to complete security and virus scanning. Do not wait until the closing time to submit your application.
• Human Resources will not modify, correct, or change answers submitted by an applicant.
• Application packages will not be accepted by mail or email. Applications sent to addresses listed under Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document that cannot be uploaded electronically, refer to the USAJOBS guidance for alternative application methods.

To preview the occupational questionnaire, select the applicable questionnaire link below:

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113856.

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Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Administration - CAO

725 17th Street

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

After the announcement closes, Human Resources will review applications to determine applicant eligibility and qualifications. Applicants who meet the requirements may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Additional evaluation methods may include a structured interview, written exercise, work sample, technical assessment, or other job-related evaluation. Applicants will receive notifications regarding their application status through their USAJOBS accounts and/or the email address associated with their accounts. If selected, the applicant may receive a tentative offer of employment, followed by applicable suitability, security, and pre-employment requirements. A final offer and start date are contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment processes.

Consideration for Other Federal Employment Opportunities

The Executive Office of the President may share the resumes and other application materials of qualified candidates who are not selected for this position with other federal agencies for potential employment opportunities. Applicants who wish to be considered for opportunities with other federal agencies must affirmatively opt in, where the applicable application process provides that option. Sharing application materials does not guarantee additional consideration, an interview, or an offer of employment.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the agency generally may not request criminal history information from applicants before extending a conditional offer of employment, except where an applicable statutory or regulatory exception applies. Applicants who believe they were improperly asked to disclose criminal history information before receiving a conditional offer may follow the agencys established complaint procedures identified in the vacancy announcement or applicable agency guidance.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Office of Administration

Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House Office, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board, United States DOGE Service, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the Presidents message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Administration - CAO

725 17th Street

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Summary

This announcement remains open until December 14, 2026, or until this position is filled.

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). The position serves as a Classification Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out a full range of classification related management advisory services for the highest level of organization in the Federal sector.

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $85,447 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

Promotion potential 12

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number EOP-OA-13113856-27-HHL-ST Control number 892468400

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