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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Human Resources Specialist (Position Design/Workforce Structure)

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Human Resources Specialist within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This role involves providing classification services and guidance on position management, aiming to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Classifying position descriptions using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards 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

Assisting with interpreting classification issuances, directives, regulations, laws and procedures

Learning how to prepare evaluations reports of findings

Assisting in developing auxiliary determinations that rarely would result in controversy to classified positions which include applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); determining Financial Disclosure filing requirements, determining position sensitivity regarding the level of background investigation or security clearance; Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) determinations; and Drug Testing requirements

Receiving on the job training on several human resources software programs to assess information, record and enter data on positions

Qualification

Position classificationOrganizational designResearch skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible

Experience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 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-7: 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

A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also substitute for the experience required

Experience: You qualify for the GS-9 grade level if you possess 1 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-9: A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, 2 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

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/15/2026