Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Human Resources Management (HRM) Talent Management Directorate has numerous entry-level employment opportunities available in Minneapolis, MN, and Indianapolis, IN, for recent college graduates and Veterans — see complete details in the How to Apply section below.

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This Human Resources Specialist (Classification) position provides classification services for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The role of this position is to provide advice, consultation, and guidance on position classification, position management, and organizational design for CBP. The primary mission of the Classification Team is to provide superior advice and guidance to customers in the areas of position classification, organization, and position management services.

Apply today: This opportunity closes on February 27, 2024.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Classifying a wide variety of position descriptions by making determinations on the proper pay plan, title, series, and grade level for General Schedule (GS) positions ranging from grades 1 through 15, along with Federal Wage System positions.
• Preparing evaluation reports of positions reviewed and taking necessary action to ensure that positions are revised for accuracy and completeness.
• Making auxiliary determinations to classified positions which include applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), determining Financial Disclosure filing requirements, determining position sensitivity, bargaining unit status determinations, and drug testing requirements.
• Utilizing several Human Resources software programs to assess information, record, and enter data on positions.

Salary and Benefits

This position starts at a salary of $49,025.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $77,955.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $113,047.00 (GS-12, Step 10). Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Conducting research from various sources to compile and consolidate information.
• Gathering and analyzing basic facts for classification actions.
• Communicating factual and procedural information clearly to customers.

Education Substitution: GS-07: Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work, OR a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also substitute for the experience required. It is based on (a) class standing and (b) grade-point average (i.e., GPA 3.0 or higher of a possible 4.0, excluding pass/fail credits). Pass/fail credits cannot be more than 10% of total credits), or (c) honor society membership.

You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Assisting higher graded specialists with conducting desk audits.
• Reviewing management requests for classification actions.
• Interpreting and applying position classification standards to positions to determine the correct pay category, occupational series, title, and grade level.
• Preparing evaluation reports and discussing findings with management and employees.

Education Substitution: GS-09: A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Combining Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified.

See the official Job Opening Announcement (JOA) at USAJOBS.gov for complete details and guidance on preparing your documentation.

How to Apply

Click this site’s APPLY link to access the official JOA on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official employment site. You will learn about required competencies that should be reflected in the information you provide in your resume and exactly how to submit your application package. This opportunity closes on February 27, 2024.

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to recent college graduates who have, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying bachelor’s or graduate degree. Also, Veterans who completed a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation of at least four years, may apply within two years of their discharge from uniformed service.

This position is being filled under the College Graduate Hiring Authority. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications and any basic requirements applicable to this position will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration and may be contacted for an interview. As a part of the interview process, additional selection criteria may be administered by the hiring manager.Veterans’ preference does not apply to selections made using the College Graduate Hiring Authority.

Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit careers.cbp.gov and check the CBP calendar at cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,025.00 - $77,955.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person