The position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Human Capital Management Division (HCMD), Classification and Compensation. The incumbent's work involves analyzing, interpreting, developing, and/or implementing pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and/or guidance involving subject matter areas within compensation administration (developing compensation policies) and advising management on the use of compensation flexibilities to help recruit, manage and retain employees.
The duties include:
Compensation Management (60%)
Oversees compensation function for all General Schedule and Wage Grade positions.
Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range. Makes appropriate recommendations regarding the Agency’s wage grade pay structure.
Research compensation trends and conducts salary surveys to advise managers and leadership of the impact on AOC positions. Provide subject matter expertise on setting pay and advise management on the use of pay flexibilities to help recruit, manage and retain employees. Benchmarks jobs against market-based compensation survey data to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.
Performs compensation work that involves analyzing, interpreting, developing, and/or implementing laws, regulations, policies and/or guidance. Designs and prepare reports summarizing job and compensation analysis; uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.
Provides technical expertise and support services to all jurisdictions through the development, negotiation, communication, and administration of compensation consistent with the Agency’s goals.
Responds to inquiries involving pay administration and other compensation issues of employees for problem resolution of pay disparities and other inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
Assumes responsibility for self-development by keeping abreast of current research, trends and best practices, and laws and regulations and remain current with the technology being utilized within the Agency and the field of employee compensation.
Compensation Advisory Services (30%)
Conducts market studies to collect compensation data to ensure salaries are competitive and equitable based on industry standards. Provide salary and compensation recommendations to managers and AOC Leadership.
Advises management on applicable state and federal employment regulations and compensation policies.
Provides expert advisory service and/or authoritative policy interpretations on complex, controversial or unprecedented compensation issues.
Provides compensation and position management advisory services to management involving position classification audits.
Prepares salary histories as requested.
Position Classification Administration (10%)
Provides backup support to establish and fill positions by updating the position descriptions to reflect current requirements. Perform fact-finding audits and supervisory consultations to accurately describe positions, complete the evaluations and classify the positions.
Assists with advisory services related to the impact of proposed reorganizations, and where appropriate, recommends alternative position management structures.
Assists with providing information on organizational alignment and supervisory ratios.
Starting at $117,962 Per Year (GS 13)
