Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Classification and Compensation) Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. HCMD-2025-247 Department Architect of the Capitol
Salary $142,488.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/14/2025 Close Date 5/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has an exciting opportunity for an exceptionally experienced Human Resources leader to serve as an expert and principal advisor regarding position classification and compensation program. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Human Capital Management Division (HCMD), Classification and Compensation Branch (CCB).

Duties

Join us at the AOC to serve, preserve and inspire with excellence and expertise. As branch chief of the Classification and Compensation Branch, the senior leader serves as principal advisor to plan and develop strategies and processes for classification and compensation program operations impacting a predominantly Wage Grade workforce in addition to General Schedule staff. The incumbent is responsible for relevant policy development and program implementation in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, policies, and precedents of the AOC and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In such capacity, the branch chief performs duties such as the following:

  • Manages the agency's position classification program consisting of advisory services to managers and supervisors on the development of accurate position descriptions, alignment of positions, job structuring and their impact on pay determinations.
  • Manages and directs position classification activities to include the review of the General Schedule, AOC Federal Wage System, and other AOC positions to ensure consistency with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) position classification standards and AOC unique position requirements.
  • Provides expert classification and compensation and consultative services to AOC managers and supervisors involving compensation, position management, classification, workforce planning program services and issues.
  • Provides aspirational leadership and supervision of a team of position classification and compensation specialists. 
  • Exercises delegated classification authority to develop, evaluate and certify position descriptions.
  • Provides advisory services to senior management for all aspects of position management, classification, and position alignment requirements and the requisite communication of these services on significant position classification problems or issues.
  • Plans and assists with the implementation of reorganizations that involve major mission changes or realignment of positions and personnel.
  • Manages the compensation function for AOC including the planning, development, and implementation of new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures to align with the AOC’s goals and competitive practices.
  • Develops evaluation strategies for oversight of program effectiveness related to the compensation line of business.
  • Performs statistical analysis survey activities which involve researching, collecting and compiling information essential to the decision-making processes regarding appropriate adjustments in pay and fringe benefits for the various categories of AOC employees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
  • You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

  • A citizen of the United States;
  • A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
  • A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
  • A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
  • A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.  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 the OPM website at OPM qualification standards.

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
 
Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service. This position oversees a highly technical, complex, agency-wide classification and compensation program to include the development of position descriptions, alignment of positions, job structuring, and their impact on pay determinations. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

(1) Comprehensive technical knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, principles, and practices associated with classification and compensation, position management, and familiarity with relevant Federal personnel processes and procedures.

(2) Demonstrated knowledge of Federal classification concepts, principles, and practices related to structuring organizations and positions and determining the appropriate pay system, occupational grouping, title and pay level of positions.

(3) Mastery of and skill in applying advanced HR principles; and total compensation principles, concepts, and practices, including multiple pay systems and authorities sufficient to serve as an expert staff-level advisor providing authoritative advice and assistance to program managers and operating HR specialists. 

(4) Demonstrated expertise understanding of the nature of occupations, skills, experience and training required for positions serviced.

(5) Demonstrated ability to ensure that the classification system aligns with the guiding principle of equal pay for work of substantially equal value.

(6) Proven ability to provide leadership and supervision to a diverse team of employees, both civilian and contractors, delivering position classification and compensation services.

Education

There is no educational requirement for the Human Resources Management series (0201); however, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is also preferred. 

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. 

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System.  If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test.
 
BACKGROUND CHECK: The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
 
E-VERIFY: The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
 
Moving expenses are not authorized.
 
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
 
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: A newly appointed selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based on a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job-specific self-assessment questions.  

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relate to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

  • Ability to develop, supervise and/or lead a diverse group of people to deliver essential services while meeting the agency's and division's vision, mission, and goals.
  • Ability to provide strategic and results-driven oversight of classifications and compensation.
  • Knowledge of innovative assessment methods to identify organizational needs and develop human resources strategies for meeting those needs.
  • Skill in utilizing an enterprise human resources information system.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration. 

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).


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Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application. 

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available!  If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times. 

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs “Saved Documents” feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Tamara Baptist
Phone
202-226-7000
Fax
202-226-9755
Email
tamara.baptist@aoc.gov
Address
Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States

Next steps

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