This position is located in the Human Capital Program Management Division (HCMPD). The HCPMD is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating the provision of human capital and manpower resources management for both civilian and military personnel and organizational and management planning.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as a Human Capital (HC) policy expert for the Human Capital Program Management Division. Plans, develops, coordinates and implements PFPA policies, guidance and procedures for human capital programs. Writes agency level human capital program management policy documents, authoritative documents, decision papers, standard operating procedures and fact sheets. Designs, conducts studies and prepares written work products of best practices, process improvements with regard to human capital and strategic workforce planning. Participates in goal setting and performance measurement development for HC-related activities. Maintains external awareness to remain abreast of trends, requirements, and best practices in HR across the government. Develops innovative solutions and programmatic recommendations for addressing HC-related challenges such as workforce retention, recruitment and hiring, succession planning, pay flexibilities and employee development. Evaluates potential new HC-related programs and initiatives for value-added with respect to the PFPA mission set. Develops, defines, and articulates the long-term vision for HC-related activities in the Agency. Manages the PFPA Retired Law Enforcement Officers Credentials/Badge program and the Firearms Identification Card program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: 1) Planning, developing, coordinating and implementing human capital program policies, guidance and procedures for an agency; 2) Writing agency level human capital program management policy documents, authoritative documents, decision papers, standard operating procedures and fact sheets; 3) Designing, conducts studies and prepares written work products of best practices and process improvements with regard to human capital and strategic workforce planning; and 4) Developing detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of human capital programs 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications, education, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Pentagon Force Protection Agency Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]