Job Description
This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Classification) role serves as the Principal Classifier for the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) enterprise. You’ll lead post management and classification plan policy development, administration, oversight, and execution across the organization.
The role is located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC, and gives ad-hoc/situational telework at management's discretion. This role is perfect for an experienced federal classification specialist who wants to shape classification policy for a primary Navy command.
You’ll supply expert advisory offerings to experienced leadership, line managers, and supervisors on complex and controversial classification matters. You’ll also analyze and interpret many classification and organizational problems, formulate fixes, and supervise a crew of classification specialists.
This role calls for a thorough understanding of OPM and DoD classification directives and the aptitude to advise on reorganizations with command-wide effect.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $143,913 - $187,093 per year.
Qualification
To qualify, your resume must display at least one year of specialized expertise at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal solution or equivalent experience in the personal or public sector.
Specialized background must include participating in command classification programs, providing expert advisory solutions on complex classification concerns, advising on reorganizations, and interpreting classification laws and regulations.
- At least one year of specialized know-how at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or settle band in the Federal offering or equivalent expertise in the confidential or public sector.
- Background participating in the development and/or execution of command classification programs, covering long-range projection and objectives.
- Know-how providing pro advisory and technical offerings to senior-level leadership, line managers, and supervisors on many complex and controversial classification issues.
- Expertise serving as an specialist adviser on planning and implementing reorganizations that may have command-wide bearing.
- Background interpreting and explaining role classification laws, regulations, standards, OPM/DoD directives, and third-party findings.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the frank deposit cover program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification review.
- Existing federal employees must encounter time-in-grade conditions (one year at the next lower grade level) by the closing date.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist as the Principal Classifier responsible for post management and role classification scheme policy development, administration, oversight, and execution across the CNIC enterprise.
- Offer pro advisory and technical solutions to senior-level leadership, line managers, and supervisors on many complicated and controversial classification matters.
- Analyze and interpret many classification and/or organizational problems and formulate solutions.
- Organize, scheme, and assign function; fix priorities; and monitor workflow of subordinates located on priorities.
- Create and execute command classification programs, such as long-range projection and aims.
- Advise on planning and rolling out reorganizations that may have command-wide influence.
- Interpret and describe post classification laws, regulations, standards, OPM/DoD directives, and third-party findings.
Conditions & Requirements
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or last security clearance before entrance on task.
- Supervisors in the executive branch must evaluate the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
- This role is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Benefits
- Finalize advantages package as a federal employee, covering health insurance, retirement, and paid exit.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on role category (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
- Access to a range of benefits designed to create your federal path rewarding.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your resume and submission package will be reviewed to confirm you gather hiring eligibility and qualification needs.
- You’ll be rated set on the data in your resume, submission package, and supporting documentation.
- Competencies assessed involve Accountability, User Solution, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Competencies, Obstacle Solving, Resilience, Influencing/Negotiating, Task Management, and Post Classification.
- This recruitment employs USA Recruit assessments and a structured meeting.
- Only best qualified candidates are typically referred to the hiring manager.
- You’ll be notified of your rating and referral decision.
Required Documents
- A finish resume (no more than 2 pages) showing applicable know-how, role title, responsibilities, and accomplishments.
- For federal employees: SF-50(s) showing you held the next lower GS grade for at least one year (if registering for promotion).
- For veterans claiming preference: DD-214 or VA letter showing dates of offering and character of solution.
- For disabled veterans: DD-214 and SF-15 with supporting disability documentation.
- For active responsibility offering participants: statement of solution on command letterhead with branch, rank, dates, and anticipated discharge character.
- For education substitution: formal or unofficial transcripts or list of courses with grades and credit hours.
- For professional memberships, licenses, or certifications: copies of said documents.
- For ICTAP applicants: agency observe, most current performance appraisal, and most latest SF-50.
- Include letter is optional.
How to Apply
- Go through the complete announcement and instructions before beginning your submission.
- Wrap up all needed questionnaires, assessments, and documentation as specified in the How to Register and Called for Documents section.
- Hand in your finalize submission package by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date (07/17/2026) through USAJOBS.
- If needed, finish the USA Take on Competency Based Assessments within 48 hours of receiving the distinct assessment link.
- Examine your submission status and notifications in USAJOBS.
Additional Information
- This role is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
- Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
- A tentative provide of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to encounter pre-employment requirements.
- You may opt-in to build your resume on offer to other hiring managers in the agency for 180 days.
- Relocation expense reimbursement and recruitment incentives may be offered depending on funding and policy.
- Federal annuitant selection is subject to DoD and DON policy.
- ICTAP you must give required documentation to get priority consideration.
- Military Spouse Preference candidates will be placed at the highest grade for which they’re determined Best Qualified.
- For questions, email the DON Employment Info Center at [email protected].
About Company
Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is the shore installation management arm of the U.S. Navy, responsible for providing grade facilities and offerings to the fleet, fighter, and family. CNIC oversees a global network of Navy installations, ensuring operational readiness and aid for naval forces.
This role is within the Director Civilian Human Resources Plan, Full Force Manpower, which oversees classification and position management for the CNIC enterprise. Functioning here means contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Navy's civilian workforce, with openings to shape HR policy across a key command.
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