Sineta Scott Robertson
Sineta Scott Robertson is an instructor at Graduate School USA, teaching in Human Resources with an emphasis on federal position classification since 2018. With nearly four decades of distinguished service in federal Human Resources leadership, she is a seasoned executive and educator recognized for her expertise in Title 5 HR, workforce planning, organizational design, and employee engagement.
She has dedicated her career to advancing strategic human capital management across Cabinet-level agencies, serving as both a transformative leader and trusted advisor to senior executives and policymakers.
Throughout her federal career, Sineta has held pivotal leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of Housing & Urban Development, and Department of Agriculture, where she guided national HR policy, labor relations, workforce innovation, and program oversight. Notable achievements include leading the Department of Transportation’s efforts to become a “Telework Ready” agency, implementing its HR Accountability and Pathways Programs, and spearheading process improvements that significantly reduced error rates and improved performance management outcomes.
In addition to her government service, Sineta has extended her expertise to the classroom as an Adjunct Human Resources Instructor with Graduate School USA, where she equips HR professionals, supervisors, and executives with practical and technical knowledge in federal human resources systems, policies, and practices.
In 2014, she founded Perspectives for Peace, LLC, a consulting and Christian coaching practice. Through this work, she partners with organizations to strengthen HR effectiveness and provides faith-based executive and life coaching, helping leaders align purpose, performance, and peace.
Her career is marked by a commitment to people—helping agencies build high-performing, motivated workforces while guiding individuals to unlock their potential and live with clarity of purpose.
Sineta holds a master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Newburgh Theological Seminary (2024) and is a Doctoral Candidate in Christian Counseling (expected 2026). She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Washington Baptist Theological Seminary.
A respected professional, mentor, and faith-driven leader, Sineta Scott Robertson continues to merge her passion for organizational excellence with her calling to serve others through coaching, teaching, and ministry.
Learning Resources by Sineta Scott Robertson
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How the Wage Supervisor Standard Works
Factor one, factor two, factor three, and the grading table.
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Executive Exemption Criteria Explained
What it takes for a federal position to qualify as executive under FLSA.
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An Overview of the Federal Job Grading System
History, coverage, and the role of blue collar trades and labor positions.
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Controlling Guidelines and Coverage Under FLSA
Reading the regulations that decide who is exempt and who is covered.
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The Components of the Federal Wage System
Pay categories, job families, grade levels, and key ranking jobs.
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