Human Resource Classification Specialist (Contract Contingent)
Core
Provides position management and classification advisory services to federal government managers and employees, ensuring accurate assignment of occupational series, legal titles, and grade levels.
Role type
Human Resource Classification Specialist (Contract)
Builds
Position descriptions, evaluation statements, and documentation for personnel actions within federal HR systems (GS/FWS).
Domain
Federal Government Human Resources / Public Sector Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Position classification principles, Federal HR regulations (Title 5 CFR, OPM guidelines), personnel action processing, justification narrative development, OPM Form-08 annotation, FES point sheets analysis
Preferred skills
SHRM SPHR or PHR certification
Technologies
GS system, FWS system, OPM Optional Form-08, VETGuide
Responsibilities
Develop and review position descriptions for accuracy and equity; Determine appropriate legal titles, occupational series, and grade levels for vacancies; Process various personnel actions (appointments, promotions, pay changes, separations); Interpret complex staffing regulatory requirements; Conduct desk audits and interviews with HR staff and management.
Seniority
Mid-level Specialist (3+ years experience)

