Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Voice of America is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support their Position Classification and Management functions. The role involves developing position descriptions, providing policy support, adjudicating classification appeals, and offering workforce management advice.
Responsibilities
- Develops position descriptions (PD), including Position Designation Record, PD Cover Sheet (OF-8), evaluation statement, and other supporting documents
- Provide agency-wide Position Classification policy level support, to include: plans, develops, and writes policy and procedures on position management, position classification, and related issues
- Adjudicates position classification appeals and reviews requests for accretion of duties promotions
- Provides Position Classification and Position Management support to assigned organizations
- Reviews and comments on proposed classification standards issued by OPM which cover positions in the organization
- Provides workforce management and related advice and support to management
- Develops strategies and assists management in workforce repositioning and reshaping due to downsizing, imbalances of staff versus workload, office closures, etc
- Performs all other similar/related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
Skills
- Provide authoritative advisory service on position classification and position management issues
- Conduct extensive self-initiated or problem-driven studies to determine what guidance is necessary and feasible and preparing guidance
- Classify an extensive variety of different and dynamic occupations, including scientific and engineering, other professional, IT, technical, and assistance occupations, which include unique job characteristics
- Skill in oral communication to deal with managers and employees on complex and controversial human resource issues
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