GS Federal Classifier - Human Resource Specialist

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified GS Federal Classifier for a remote contract position supporting Bonneville Power Administration.

This Human Resources Specialist assignment will provide General Schedule (GS) federal classification support to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Human Capital Management (HCM) Talent Operations Corporate and Power (HI) and Transmission (HP) organizations. As primary support to HI and HPs classifiers, duties include classifying Federal positions and conducting in-depth research of complex or novel federal human resource issues. The work of this assignment will be performed offsite, with a few infrequent visits to BPAs Headquarters in Portland, OR possible.

• Conduct GS position classification research and desk audits, including reviewing position descriptions and preparing evaluation statements.
• Apply pre-determined GS position classification standards to recommend appropriate title, series, and grade for federal positions.
• Perform position management studies to identify opportunities to streamline structures and improve operational efficiency in complex organizations.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to managers and Classification and Compensation staff to verify and maintain position classification accuracy and consistency.
• Interpret and apply position classification standards and review classification issues for major program implications.
• Advise management and staff on GS position classification and position management issues, including the impact of classification decisions on organizational design.
• Explain grade distinctions to management, providing supporting criteria and justification for grade determinations.
• Make nuanced distinctions in crediting plans and specialized experience criteria, and accurately credit factor levels to determine final grade allocations.
• Advise managers and HR staff on accepted principles and rules of judgment when analyzing complex individual position and organizational structure issues.
• Provide management with insights to establish organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development.
• Research, review, and propose responses to technical, complex, and cross-functional federal human resource questions, including federal employment and delegations of authority issues.
• Review laws, regulations, guidance, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification appeal decisions to inform recommendations.
• Use established processes to document practical HR operational issues and formulate options, presenting those options to staff for review and acceptance.
• Recommend structural, organizational, and content enhancements or corrections based on research and substantive knowledge of Title V human resource programs and processes.
• Research applicable federal regulations and guidance to verify adherence in human resources practices.
• Research applicable Department of Energy (DOE) orders and policy guidance to validate their applicability and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit status reports as requested, clearly summarizing work progress and outcomes.
• Create, organize, and maintain filing systems, files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Share and distribute documents only to personnel with a Lawful Government Purpose to know, protecting sensitive information.
• Maintain all official records in accordance with Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures.
• Validate that official records are accurately maintained and readily available for auditing purposes.

• A bachelors degree in human resource management, Federal classification, business administration, Business Management, (or closely related field) is highly preferred.
• 10 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelors degree.
• 12 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
• 14 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Experience should include human resources analysis capacity, including all aspects of Federal position evaluation, occupational classification, and job description analysis.
• Expertise in Federal laws, regulations, and practices associated with Federal HR programs, specifically classification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, processes, and practices of a large and comprehensive Federal Human resources program, including…