The HR Specialist (Classification) serves as the Associate Director, Classification in the Human Resources Center of Expertise (HRCoE), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Business Office (BO) Human Capital Management (HCM) under Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC).
The HR Specialist (Classification) - Associate Director, Classification serves as the first-line supervisor for three GS-0201-14 HR Specialists, and performs all duties and responsibilities related to enterprise-wide management of the VHA Classification program.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Advises key VHA officials as an authority on all matters related to classification and position management particularly on complex matters related to application of legislation, policy, and flexibilities within VHA's healthcare setting.
Supports key VHA officials in analysis and development of solutions to significant, complex HR challenges in situations in which existing policy and/or precedents are often not applicable and require significant innovation and application of sound judgment.
Develops and provides a wide variety of written and oral briefings to VA and VHA stakeholders and decision makers to inform, make recommendations, advocate, and influence acceptance and administration of sound HR concepts, principles, and operations. Has ability to adjust to changing situations, and implement innovative solutions to make organizational improvements, ranging from incremental improvements to major shifts in direction or approach, as appropriate.
Provides a full range of supervisory responsibilities by planning, directing, and executing program goals and objectives for the Classification team staff.
Utilizes project management strategies to lead diverse work groups to design and implement projects having significant impact on the VHA workforce and healthcare delivery Stays abreast of new developments in healthcare delivery to anticipate evolving needs and opportunities to support through changes in HR policy, partnering with VA OCHCO's office, OPM, OMB, GAO, etc. to accomplish.
Exercises authority and responsibility for supervision of the VHA Classification and Position Management policies and programs, including oversight and direction of the subject matter experts in assigned functional areas. Ensures subordinate's commitment to efficient work execution. Models self-accountability and holds subordinates accountable for high-quality results. Recognizes, supports, and rewards excellent work from employees supervised.
Timely and efficiently addresses poor and mediocre performance of employees supervised - including seeking appropriate action up to removal from the Federal service. Designs and implements strategies that optimize employee performance, connects the organization horizontally and vertically, and fosters core values and high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
Promotes a learning organization and employee engagement by modeling and supporting servant leadership at all levels. Explains, advocates, and expresses facts and ideas in a convincing manner and negotiates with individuals and groups internally and externally, as appropriate. Develops a professional network with other organizations and identifies the internal and external politics that affect the work of the organization.
Has ability to adjust to changing situations, and implement innovative solutions to make organizational improvements, ranging from incremental improvements to major shifts in direction or approach, as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work.
Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption.
Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Associate Director, Classification/PD992400 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Educational Courses and Programs: Successfully completed courses and programs (bachelors level or higher) in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities are qualifying programs for the GS-07 through GS-15 grade level requirements.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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