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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Army National Guard Units ยท Department of the Army
๐Ÿ“ Columbus, Ohio GS-12 $93,400 - $121,422/yr
Posted: Mar 11, 2026 Deadline: Mar 16, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION), Position Description Number T5017P01 and is part of the OH HRO HQ, National Guard.

This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO).The incumbent is the State Level Expert/point of contact on the State's Position Classification and Position Management Program.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Major Duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION), GS-0201-12, you will perform the following duties: 1. Manages the classification and position management program and subordinate programs, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Environmental Differential Pay (EDP), Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP), Locality Wage Survey, draft classification standards, competitive level descriptions, and various NGB/DoD initiatives. Provides advice and assistance on automated personnel programs/systems, inputs and retrieves data from the automated personnel system, assures accuracy of organization and position data, and initiates corrective action when necessary.

Coordinates program requirements with management and other personalists as necessary. Provides continuing position classification services to support organizations which are composed of positions performing work of a mental and judgmental nature such as that typical of professional, scientific, administrative, and technical fields. Exercises classification responsibilities to develop and evaluate/certify position responsibilities for all position actions including highly complex positions.

Applies classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series, and grade. Applies a thorough and comprehensive understanding of classification principles and concepts to interpret and adapt classification guides to secure sound decisions on positions for which the guides are only partially applicable and few precedents exist. Provides advice and assistance with classification appeal procedures and assures that appeal packages comply with NGB/DOD/OPM requirements.

  1. Provides full and responsible management advisory services to assigned organizations. Plans and performs studies to identify short- and long-range personnel needs, advising on organization structures to meet manpower requirements and authorizations/requirements while balancing management needs, and solving problems dealing with morale, turnover, job dilution or expansion.

Directly involved with planning and implementing reorganizations which involve mission changes or realignment of positions and personnel. Advises on organization structures, classification changes, position/employee impact and related actions. Ensures regulatory compliance prior to implementing new structures.

Anticipates problems that evolve from the complex and dynamic nature of organizations served and provides innovative solutions that accommodate manager's needs without compromising fundamental personnel management principles. Applies comprehensive knowledge of classification and position management concepts, thorough understanding of assigned organizations, sound working knowledge of other personnel fields, and broad human resource management. Identifies and analyzes problems, investigates, and determines possible solutions, effect coordination with appropriate personnel in and out of the office, and prepares and/or presents recommendations from a comprehensive management standpoint.

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52), Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for areas within their HR Office delegation memorandum. Ensures completion of supporting forms, records, and documents. Verifies personnel actions are processed.

Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Responsible for the quality assurance, maintenance, and security of the Electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping and is safeguarded under the Privacy Act of1974.

  1. Conducts position management and classification studies and surveys following established procedures to schedule, report, clear and present results, and recommendations. Coordinates with appropriate personnel to research organization and position structures.

Conducts on-site or telephonic audits, and complete studies for reorganizations, application of new classification releases, consistency reviews, and other surveys for program review. Prepares written evaluation statements as required by National Guard Bureau policy, and processes individual actions. Provides technical advice to assist managers and supervisors during position reviews as it relates to classification.

Interprets and explains classification criteria and prepares and/or presents advisory opinions on the classification of positions.

  1. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5017P01). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906675 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Most current SF-50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) position at Army National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $93,400 - $121,422/yr. This is a GS-12 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) job located?
This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade l...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 16, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-12 mean?
GS-12 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.