Senior Classification Specialist

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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.

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AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage a Senior Human Resources (HR) Classification Specialist provides advanced classification expertise to the AOC Human Capital Management Division to develop new and/or revise existing positions. This is position DOES REQUIRE one day on-site.

The WORK

• Provide classification services that include such activities as follows: Writes position descriptions and evaluation statements; Conducts trade studies, desk audits and paper reviews; Develops evaluations and reports; Provides guidance on position management and reorganizations.
• Classifies positions using the appropriate OPM standards and guidelines for General Service and Wage Grade positions including interdisciplinary, supervisory, non-supervisory and mixed series. Assigns the appropriate Fair Labor Standards Act designation for positions.
• Responds to Senate Office Buildings requests for information with guidance and education to customers on the classification and position management process.
• Coordinates position classification activities with Talent Acquisition and Payroll and Processing Branches and processes position data updates in preparation for National Finance Center processing.
• Leads position description review project and ensure adherence to OPM standards of practice.

The REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and skill in applying local and/or OPM classification, job grading and functional standards and guidance. Knowledge of pay administration, position management and Wage Grade and General Schedule classification principles.
• Knowledge of pay schedules, including General Schedule, Federal Wage System, Davis-Bacon pay, locality pay, special salary rates, pay limitations, allowances and differentials.
• Ability to serve as advisor and technical authority to supervisors and managers providing classification advice and assistance on implementing and administering position management and the classification program.
• Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate and interpret information to arrive at an opinion or decision.
• Ability in written and oral communications to develop and deliver position descriptions that accurately and adequately describe the job. Must utilize tact and diplomacy when communicating with all stakeholders or when delivering results of classification or pay administration actions.

The COMPANY

To learn more about AG click here: https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/about/

Since its establishment in 2011, AG has executed 110+ federal contracts as Prime Contractor. For nearly a decade, we have provided extensive expert support to clients in the areas of human capital strategy, organizational transformation, workforce planning, workload assessment, talent management, training, and other areas of human capital management and organizational development. AG’s list of federal clients includes: the U.S. Departments of Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce, and Defense (Army, Navy, and National Guard) as well as the U.S. House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol, the National Science Foundation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Corporation for National and Community Service, to name a few.

AG’s core competencies bring together solutions that address the holistic needs of our clients in four key areas: People, Process, Strategy, and Technology. Our consulting solutions and service offerings extend across four distinct areas: Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We offer a comprehensive scope of services that are specifically designed to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.

When you consider joining AG learn about our Culture click here : https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/careers/culture/

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.