Human Resource Specialist (Classification)

Applying Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards and Factor Evaluation System (FES) methodology to render authoritative title, series, grade, and pay plan determinations for positions involving novel duties or complex series questions. Independently resolving complex and contested classification and position management issues under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 51, 5 CFR Part 511, and OPM standards to produce legally defensible determinations. Exercising delegated classification authority to certify position descriptions for assigned organizations, ensuring determinations are defensible under OPM classification appeal procedures. Advising senior leadership and program officials on the classification and position management implications of personnel actions, organizational restructuring, and workforce planning decisions.