Director, Human Resources (Deputy CHCO)

Summary The Director reports to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Human Resources and Administration/Chief Human Capital Officer (DAAG/HRA & CHCO) and serves as the Deputy CHCO. In this capacity, the Director provides executive level leadership and management oversight to an organization of full-time, part-time and contract employees. Responsibilities The Director assists the DAAG/HRA & CHCO in setting the vision for Departmental Human Capital, and exercises responsibility and authority for directing the formulation, coordination, implementation, and oversight of Department-wide human resources management programs. The Director is a mission-focused advisor and strategic partner in leading teams and delivering customer service on executive resources, hiring and employment, learning and development, and policy development and implementation in all human resources program areas. Specifically, the Director: Leads, develops, maintains, and coordinates the various elements of the Department's human capital management program and supporting policies to include coordination with other "C" suite, and DOJ lines of business. Ensures and provides excellent customer service in consultative and advisory services to the CHCO, senior leaders and customers throughout the Department on human resources management matters, including executive resources. Leads the development of human resources management policies, regulations, procedures, and programs to anticipate and meet the needs of the Department and to comply with governing statutes and regulations. Provides leadership and oversight of HR operations services to the Offices, Boards, and Divisions (OBDs) within the Department. Services provided include the full range of human resources management functions (i.e., staffing, classification, employee relations, labor relations, learning and development, human resources information technology, and human resources policy and accountability). Provides executive leadership to the Human Capital Executive Committee (comprised of all Component human resources leaders across the Department). In coordination with the DAAG/HRA & CHCO, directs DOJ Strategic Human Capital efforts to strengthen an organizational culture of employee engagement in accordance with Departmental priorities and the Department's Human Capital Strategic Plan. In coordination with the DAAG/HRA & CHCO, represents the Department in contacts with key officials of other departments and agencies, especially OPM and OMB, as Deputy CHCO and a member of the Chief Human Capital Officer's Council; and with participants in interagency deliberations on government-wide human resources/capital problems and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. The applicant must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within their resume. Resumes must not exceed seven (7) pages. Copies of the Office of Personnel Management's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at Qualifications We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director, Human Resources (Deputy CHCO). Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Your responses to the MTQs should be embedded/addressed within your resume not to exceed seven pages. MTQ 1. Demonstrated experience analyzing and evaluating complex HR issues and advising and assisting high-level officials on difficult and precedent-setting HR and administrative matters. MTQ 2. Broad knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies governing agencies and experience dealing with complex HR policy issues at an agency. MTQ 3. Demonstrated ability to apply skill in and knowledge of ethics, Federal law, and Agency-specific policies and procedures to resolve sensitive matters with senior Federal Agency officials. IN ADDITION, YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) EVIDENCE WITHIN YOUR RESUME NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN PAGES. PAGES EXCEEDING SEVEN (7) PAGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED: Your demonstrated leadership ability and the evidence of the ECQs and MTQs must be clearly shown in your resume. A separate narrative statement will not be accepted. ECQ1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information. THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): OPM is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment upon selection, if the selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive employee (Title V), the candidate must submit a written statement addressing the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed above for approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Education According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards, there is no degree requirement for the 0201 occupational series. Additional Information DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: Reasonable Accommodation Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Legal and Regulatory Guidance Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Created: 2024-11-03