Flux is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist 3 to join our project team offsite, with a few infrequent visits to our client’s Headquarters in Portland, OR possible. This position will provide General Schedule (Federal) classification and job analysis support to the Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) for both the Recruitment & Placement (NHQ) and Classification & Position Management (NHC) organizations. As primary support to ’s HR Specialists, duties include analyzing jobs to determine minimum qualifications required at entry, recommending classification of Federal positions and, conducting in-depth research of complex or novel federal human resource issues. Position Responsibilities include: • Conduct job analyses on a wide variety of complex positions using research, interview, observation, and analytical techniques to gather, document, and analyze information to develop qualifications rating factors. • Utilize appropriate rating and ranking quality factors to develop crediting plans and specialized experience criteria to assess varying degrees of job qualifications. Collaborate with management and explain the methodology used. • Conduct GS position classification research and desk audits, including position description review, and evaluation statements. • Apply pre-determined GS position classification standards and recommend title, series and grade of positions for management review and approval. • Provide technical guidance and assistance to managers and the Recruitment & Placement and Classification & Position Management staff to maintain and verify job analysis validity, position classification accuracy and consistency in interpreting and applying position classification standards and in reviewing classification issues for major program implications. • Provide advisory service to management and staff on GS job analysis and position classification issues. • Advise management of grade distinctions, providing supporting criteria and justification; make fine distinctions both in crediting plans and specialized experience criteria as well as in the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions. • Advise managers and HCM staff on the accepted principles and rules of judgment in analyzing complex individual position and organizational structure issues. • Provide management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development. • Research, review and/or propose responses to technical, complex and often cross-functional federal human resource questions, such as Federal employment and delegations of authority issues that will require: o Review laws, regulations, guidance and OPM classification appeals and advise staff regarding applicability o Use established processes to document practical HCM operational issues and formulate options. Present options to staff for review and approval / acceptance. • Recommend structural, organizational and content enhancements or corrections based on research and substantive knowledge of Title V Human Resource programs and processes based on: o Research of applicable federal regulations and guidance to safeguard adherence o Research of applicable Department of Energy (DOE) orders and policy guidance; validate applicability • Prepare and submit status reports, as requested. Position Requirements: Education/Experience: • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resource Management (or closely related field) is preferred. o With an applicable Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience is required. o With an applicable Associate’s degree, 12+ years of experience is required. o Without an applicable degree, 14+ years of experience is required. • Experience should include work in a human resources analysis capacity, including job analysis, position evaluation, occupational classification and job description analysis. Technical Requirements: • Expertise in Federal laws, regulations, and practices associated with Federal HR programs, specifically classification. • Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, processes and practices of a large and comprehensive Federal Human resources program, including staffing, classification, position management, and human capital accountability framework. • 7+ years of experience in technical and mixed series position classification (to the GS-15 grade level preferred) and Federal Delegated/Merit Case Examining audits. • 7+ years of experience preparing GS-15 and below federal position classification and evaluation statements. • 7+ years of experience in research and interpretation of Title V, Code of Federal regulations, OPM classification appeals decision, FLSA appeals decisions, policy and guidance associated with Federal Human Capital. • 7+ years of experience determining appropriate rating and ranking quality factors and developing crediting plans and specialized experience criteria for GS-15 and below positions. • Technical knowledge of classification evaluation writing in OPM-acceptable style. • Knowledge of automated applicant management systems.