Joan Shelly Email & Phone Number

Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area

Former Chief of Classification for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, and former classification standards writer for the Office of Personnel Management. Currently work remotely from Lafayette, Louisiana, providing classification services to various federal agencies. Write position descriptions (PDs), including PDs for Senior Executive Service positions; write evaluation statements and prepare all accompanying forms, including FLSA determinations and position sensitivity forms; comment on proposed reorganizations; implement new OPM classification standards; and comment on proposed classification standards. Provide position management advice and support to federal classification specialists and federal managers.

Annapolis, Md

Work part-time from home as a member of YRCI's Shared Services Team. Write position descriptions and prepare evaluation statements for positions in several federal agencies in a variety of series. Prepare any required classification forms. Provide advice on position management. Review and comment on proposed reorganizations.

Annapolis, Md

Work part-time from home writing position descriptions for a federal agency. Perform desk audits and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports as requested. Conduct occupational studies, prepare reports, and make recommendations for proper series/title/grade. Interact directly with federal managers and provide advice regarding position management and classification.

Alexandria, Virginia

Contract Classification Specialist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA.

Contract HR Specialist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA

Wrote position descriptions and classified positions through the GS-15 level. Provided advice on reorganizations. Conducted organizational/position management/classification reviews. Provided advice and assistance to employees and managers regarding position classification.

Served as primary liaison for three federal clients. Ensured that new clients quickly and efficiently incorporate the Avue system in the work practices of the organization and supported existing clients. Researched and evaluated regulatory and policy-oriented procedures and processes to ensure the Avue system was properly configured to meet clients' needs. Identified and made recommendations for process changes to improve HR operations and service to customers.

I wrote standards used government-wide to determine the title, series, and grade level of federal jobs.

12/6 - 11/7: Was Branch Chief for Policy; supervised 8 full-time HR Specialists. Developed policy for position classification; poisition management; pay, attendance, and leave; performance management; awards; benefits, including retirement; Office of Workers' compensation Programs; and Flexiplace (telework). Serves as the Agency's Chief Classifier and Classification Appeals Officer. Reviewed and commented on all reorganization proposals. Managed the work of contractors implementing new classification standards. Established competitive levels for all Forest Service positions.4/86 - 12/06: Held various positions including HR generalist, performing recruitment, staffing, employee relations, and classification advisory services. Exercised delegated classification authority through the GS-15 level and delegated employment authority through the GS-13 level. Served as the Agency's chief classifier and expert on reorganzations. Member of the HR Business Process Reengineering Team. Developed and issued agency classification and position management policy and provided buidance to field Forest Service classifiers.

M.S., Human Resources Management

B.A., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu, Student Council, Drama Club, Glee Club

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