This position is in the Human Capital Management Office (HCMO), Office of the Executive Director (OED), Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). The incumbent serves as the Director for Executive Resources and reports directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO).

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for leading, developing, administering, coordinating, and overseeing the FTC's Executive Resources Program (ERP). The ERP was designed to manage the agency's Senior Executive Service (SES) positions, which were designed for a corps of executives selected for their leadership qualifications to serve in key positions just below the top Presidential appointees and lead, operate, and oversee every government activity in approximately 75 Federal agencies. The FTC has approximately 50 SES positions divided among its Offices and Bureaus and over 90% are allocated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a biennial basis after an analysis of the agency's needs and consulting with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), based on a request and justification completed by the incumbent for HCMO, as one of the incumbent's many essential duties. The other SES positions are Presidential appointees and are considered under different criteria and managed by Executive Resources. In addition to managing the SES Program, the Director for Executive Resources oversees the following: Human capital programs related to the employment lifecycle of all FTC SES, Senior Level (SL) employees, Administrative Law Judges, Experts and Consultants, Intergovernmental Personnel Assignments (IPA), and Political appointees to include Presidential appointees, noncareer SES, and Schedule C. Provides authoritative expert policy advice on and manages the operational human capital programs related to recruitment, staffing, and placement of SES and SL employees. Collaborates with SES selectees to fully develop Executive Core Qualifications and finalizes packages for submission to the OPM Qualifications Review Board. Performs position management, classification analysis, staffing, recruitment, pay administration, facilitating Executive Review Boards (ERB) and other related services for career and noncareer SES and SL positions, as well as for Administrative Law Judges, Schedule Cs, and Experts and Consultants. Manages all aspects of the SES and SL Performance Management Systems, to include providing guidance to rating officials and SES and SL employees, facilitating the Performance Review Board, and ensuring the FTC is following OPM and OMB requirements and maintains system certification. Works closely with the FTC Executive Resources Board on all aspects of the ERP. Prepares SES and SL Biennial Allocation Requests; the Annual Data Call on SES and SL Ratings, Pay, and Awards; Presidential Rank Awards; and other submissions to OPM. Provides staffing and advisory services for the Intergovernmental Personnel Act program, to include negotiating agreements between the FTC and eligible organizations. Conducts comprehensive executive onboarding to include new employee orientation and communication of HR related information to ensure all incoming executives receive a proper introduction and are effectively acclimated to the FTC. Has full technical responsibility for independently carrying out complex studies and projects involving program development, evaluation, and/or operations related to executive resources program areas, including especially difficult management advisory services within the agency. Develops, modifies, and maintains the FTC's ERP policies, projects, or studies of significant scope and unusual complexity. Plans and collaborates with FTC's bureaus and offices; assesses progress towards HCMO, OED, and/or agency goals; determines alternative courses of action; and administers and oversees program and project implementation. Serves as the HCMO, OED, and/or FTC representative in inter-agency and intra-FTC negotiations, discussions, working groups, and formal and informal advisory forums to present, defend, and negotiate positions as a recognized representative of senior administrative management.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• You may serve a one-year supervisory probationaRy period under this appointment.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
• You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.
• This position is designated as eligible for remote work. If selected, you must be approved for remote work prior to onboarding in accordance with FTC's Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
• If approved for remote work or telework from a regional office, your salary may change based on your official duty station.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist at the GS-15 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as serving as the lead for an executive resources program, AND performing the full scope of responsibilities within an executive resources program, including developing policy, recruitment, performance management, and processing personnel actions Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitute at this level.

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Dominique Hardy
• Phone: 202-326-3797
• Email: [email protected]