HR Specialist - Classification

DescriptionIBEX IT Business Experts is a purpose-driven organization delivering IT, professional services, training, and SaaS solutions to government and commercial clients. Headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia, IBEX helps clients strengthen operations, develop workforce capability, and solve complex business challenges.

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Position Summary

The HR Specialist – Classification will provide senior-level Federal position classification support to the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Human Resources. This role is responsible for classifying positions ranging from entry through senior levels across a variety of occupational groups, including engineers, scientists, specialists, and administrative positions.

The specialist will independently perform complex Federal classification work, review and develop position descriptions, conduct job analyses and desk audits, evaluate positions against applicable classification standards, nd provide technical guidance to HR specialists, supervisors, and management. The position requires deep expertise in Federal position classification and the ability to produce accurate, well-supported classification determinations that withstand audit and administrative review.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Classify Federal positions from entry through senior levels, including engineering, scientific, specialist, and administrative occupations.
Review existing position descriptions and update or revise them as needed.
Draft and develop new position descriptions in collaboration with managers, supervisors, HR specialists, and subject matter experts.
Conduct comprehensive job analyses to accurately identify major duties, responsibilities, knowledge requirements, organizational relationships, and supervisory controls.
Evaluate positions against applicable Federal classification standards, including General Schedule and Federal Wage System standards, as appropriate.
Apply factor-level evaluation methodology, including analysis of knowledge required, supervisory controls, guidelines, complexity, scope and effect, and personal contacts.
Determine the appropriate pay plan, occupational series, official title, grade, or pay band based on classification standards and organizational requirements.
Conduct desk audits and interviews with incumbents and supervisors to resolve discrepancies between assigned duties and actual work performed.
Prepare detailed evaluation statements and supporting documentation that clearly justify classification determinations and can withstand audit or administrative appeal.
Provide technical guidance to HR specialists and supervisors on Federal classification requirements, position description development, specialized experience, and related classification matters.
Assist HR Specialists with job analysis and the selection or development of appropriate staffing assessment questions.
Review vacancy announcements for classification accuracy, legal sufficiency, and consistency with approved position descriptions.
Support organizational restructures and advise leadership regarding classification impacts, position hierarchy, supervisory relationships, mixed-series positions, erosion of duties, and accretion-of-duties considerations.
Maintain accurate classification records and support version control and periodic review of active position descriptions.
Ensure classification actions comply with applicable Federal laws, regulations, OPM standards, agency procedures, and internal controls.
Safeguard Personally Identifiable Information and sensitive personnel information in accordance with Privacy Act and contract requirements.

Government Contract and Client Position Requirements

Contract or Task Order

Confidential – Pre-Award Opportunity

Client

Federal Government Client

Contract Labor Category

HR Specialist – Classification

Duty Location

CONUS; remote and/or client-site support may be required based on final contract requirements

Work Schedule or Shift

Full-Time; standard business hours with flexibility based on client requirements

Client-Directed Work Arrangement

Remote; as required by the final contract

Clearance or Suitability

Must be able to satisfy applicable Government suitability/background requirements

Badging Requirement

As required by the client

Citizenship or Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to satisfy applicable Government access requirements

Required Client Systems