About the Position: This position supports the mission of the DHA Administration and Management (J-1), Human Capital Division (HCD), Human Resources Oversight Branch, located in either Falls Church, VA or San Antonio, TX. This is not a remote position. Relocation incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiation MAY be available to those highly qualified candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Serve as the Chief, HR Oversight Branch with responsibilities for formulating and developing HR goals, objectives, and policies to be implemented by all DHA headquarters elements and Defense Health Networks (DHNs). Serve as an authoritative source of information and guidance to subordinate activities and Headquarters staff in the interpretation and application of laws, policies, regulations, and directives relating to personnel management. Determine need for program analysis, direct/conduct studies, analyze data, and make decisions and/or recommendations to improve program processes, execute strategic initiatives, and develop personnel policies and programs. Gather data and provide input on special projects, such as major reorganizations and restructuring of the agency. Provide oversight and manage the HR functions affecting the DHA Headquarters Staff and personnel assigned to the various DHNs. Initiate, develop, and revise HR policies and procedures related to human resources programs and issues. Ensure all policy, regulatory, and program issuances are properly integrated/coordinated with other staff actions and fully supportive of mission requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity program objectives, and the Federal Merit System Principles. Provide classification oversight to ensure position descriptions are accurate and properly classified. Perform the full range of delegated supervisory duties to include planning/assigning work, setting and adjusting short and long-term priorities, performance management, interviewing/making selections, effecting minor disciplinary actions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the analysis of key human resources (HR) programs to assess their potential impact on the full spectrum of HR functions; advising and guiding senior leadership on civilian Human Resources operations and policies; managing complex civilian Human Resources projects or initiatives; and providing recommendations to improve civilian personnel programs or operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityHuman Capital ManagementOral CommunicationStrategic ThinkingWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk