Join SBA's dynamic team as an HR Specialist (Classification), where you'll drive organizational change, enhance operational efficiency, and play a critical role in supporting the agency's disaster recovery mission. Shape impactful HR solutions in a fast-paced environment, supporting communities nationwide.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Experience must include: Utilizing expertise of federal position management, classification principles, concepts, practices, and techniques to provide classification and position management advice and consultative services to customers. Interpreting and applying federal classification standards to determine appropriate pay plan, occupational series, title, and grade level for supervisory and non-supervisory positions in the general schedule and federal wage system. Conducting desk audits and preparing reports on findings. Leading organizational design projects, including realignments and workforce planning. Analyzing and resolving complex classification and position management related issues and preparing detailed evaluation reports. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications website: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 08/14/2025.
As a Classification Specialist at the GS-0201-13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Classification and Position Management: Analyze and evaluate complex classification issues, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards. Develop, review, and certify position descriptions across various occupational series and grade levels up to GS-15. Conduct desk audits and recommend authoritative solutions to improve position management. Organizational Design and Consultation: Collaborate with senior leadership to implement organizational realignments and workforce planning initiatives. Provide expert guidance on position management, organizational restructuring, and the development of mission-critical structures. Interpret and apply Federal HR regulations, offering innovative solutions to address classification and position management challenges. Advisory and Strategic Planning: Advise managers on classification appeals, regulatory compliance, and effective workforce strategies. Conduct special studies to evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and recommend strategic improvements. Maintain and update organizational charts and mission/functional statements to reflect operational needs. The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the federal government's leading advocate for small businesses, we empower job creators with the essential resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. Our services reach communities nationwide through a robust network of SBA field offices and partnerships with both public and private organizations. If you're seeking more than just a job - if you desire purpose, impact, and the chance to contribute to something truly meaningful - this is your opportunity. Small businesses are our nation's backbone, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling prosperity. At the SBA, you'll directly help empower these vital businesses and ignite economic growth under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Administrator Kelly Loeffler. For over 70 years, the SBA has fueled America's small business success by providing crucial access to capital, federal contracts, and expert guidance. Beyond our critical disaster recovery efforts, where we deploy aid and expertise to help communities rebuild, your role will directly contribute to the start, growth, and expansion of businesses nationwide, creating jobs and strengthening the economic fabric of our communities. Find your WHY working for the People Operations Disaster Division (PODD), Human Resources Office. As a member of the HR team, the work you accomplish supports SBA's disaster work in the following: Rapid Relief: When disasters strike, the SBA mobilizes quickly to provide low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses, homeowners, renters, and nonprofits. These funds help repair damage, recover lost revenue, and preserve local jobs. Rebuilding with Resilience: We don't just rebuild-we help communities prepare for the next crisis. SBA disaster loans often include additional funds for mitigation improvements, such as storm proofing or elevating key infrastructure, to strengthen long-term recovery. Supporting America's Backbone: Whether it's a family-owned bakery in Texas or a childcare provider in Florida, SBA's mission is to empower those who power our economy, especially during their greatest time of need. Innovative & Adaptive: We're modernizing how we deliver assistance-embracing new technology, streamlining loan processing, and ensuring more access to every disaster survivor who needs us. Collaborative Culture: SBA works together with local and state governments, other federal partners, and community-based organizations to deliver coordinated recovery assistance when it matters most. What You'll Gain: Impactful Leadership: Influence organizational structures and ensure the efficiency of SBA's disaster assistance programs. Professional Growth: Join a forward-thinking HR team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Mission-Driven Work: Your role will directly contribute to helping Americans recover and rebuild their businesses, homes, and communities after disasters. Field-to-Headquarters Impact: SBA deploys employees to support communities on the ground and manages national operations from its Washington, D.C., headquarters, and regional centers. Wherever you serve, your work matters.