HR Specialist - Classification - REMOTE

The AvantGarde, LLC (AG) HR Specialist – Classification supports the AG client on site providing classification expertise to the Administrative and Technical Services Branch in the HR office of the Naval Surface Weapons Center (NSWC) Philadelphia Division. The work can be performed 100% remotely.

The WORK

• Conduct desk audits for a variety of positions and prepares final evaluation statements.
• Keep abreast of classification appeal decisions to determine organizational impact and impact on classification practice.
• Provide management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development.
• Make fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions and communicates grade distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification.
• Assist in planning and conducting studies to identify short- and long-range classification needs.
• Advise managers on how to design positions for a complex organization.
• Maintain and ensure position classification accuracy and consistency in interpreting and applying position classification standards.
• Advise management on the accepted principles and rules of judgment in analyzing contentious and complex individual position and organization structure issues.
• Adjudicate position classification appeals.
• Develop a process to support consistently applying classification guidance across the organization.
• Develop and communicate internal classification policies and procedures.
• Develop job descriptions and implement standardized/benchmark position descriptions for a variety of federal occupational series including professional, scientific, administrative, technical and wage grade.
• Assist supervisors in determining the need for an exception position description and classify the position based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure in compliance with OPM’s Classifier’s Handbook and Qualification of Standards.

• Degree in HR or related field strongly preferred.
• Must have active technical federal experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience serving in an HR Specialist role providing standard OPM classification support.
• Must have subject matter expertise in Federal OPM rules and regulations, classification standards, and federal regulations.
• Must have computer technical skills with the ability to operate in virtual systems environment utilizing various Navy systems
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent writing skills with specific attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Excellent, demonstrated customer service skills.
• Prefer selected candidate reside in the local commuting area of Philadelphia, PA.
• 100% of the work is performed remotely on an approved schedule within normal work hours (i.e., between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Occasional on-site work may be required to meet the needs of NSWC.
• Must hold a prior or existing public Trust clearance with the federal government and have the ability to obtain an active Public Trust Clearance following NSWC’s clearance process.

The CLIENT
Naval Surface Weapons Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) was founded by Rear Admiral George W. Melville as the Fuel Oil Testing Plant in 1910. Melville was a tireless advocate for an active Navy collaboration with industry and academia to conduct naval engineering research to solve problems that are often unique to the Navy.

NSWCPD employs over 1,700 civilian engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel doing research and development, test and evaluation, acquisition support, and in-service and logistics engineering for Navy ships. NSWCPD is the lead organization providing cybersecurity for all ship systems.

Today's NSWCPD employees work on initiatives including power and propulsion, energy conservation, alternative fuels, integrated electric power systems, and automation and controls. The site has 1.5 million square feet of building space with more than 100 laboratories and test sites.

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.

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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