Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Talent Services, Client Services Division, Classification Branch (HR/TS/CLI/C). HR Classification serves as an initial point-of-contact for Department of State employees and processes routine, complex, and sensitive position classification/management issues/requests, and other administrative procedures.

Directs and oversees a classification program supporting a diverse portfolio of General Schedule Civil Service positions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with OPM standards, classification principles, and Department of State policy.

Supervises and mentors a team of classification professionals, assigning and reviewing work, resolving complex classification issues, setting priorities, and evaluating performance.

Identifies the most acceptable solutions and recommendations to complex issues. Assesses the impact of proposed/new classification standards and OPM classification appeal decisions on the overall classification program.

Serves as the primary liaison with non-delegated bureaus and offices on matters related to the operational classification program. Represents the Client Services Division Chief in various meetings within the Department.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.