About the Position: As the Chief of Human Resources (HR) Policy Branch, incumbent will provide technical assistance on program policy for HR matters for implementation within the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Incumbent will be a member of the Crisis Action Team (CAT) in the event of emergencies. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Advance Leave Accrual may be authorized.

Duties

Draft and Manage HR policies for the Defense Health Agency. Evaluate the need for, develop and promulgate Human Resources and related instructions, directives, guidelines, and requirements for the DHA. Plan long term HR related initiatives and activities for the DHA Human Resources Division (HRD) that support HR activities for DHA. Coordinate policies, instructions, and guidance within and outside of DHA to include working with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), and other entities that interact with the DHA HRD. Provide a wide variety of management advisory services to DHA officials relating to various Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Coordinate data collection and responses within the Military Health System (MHS) and ensure that timely and accurate reporting of HR data is available as needed by DHA managers. Supervise, manage and direct a subordinate staff of civilian employees, providing technical guidance and oversight. Study, analyze, and develop methods to improve the accuracy, adequacy, and timeliness of information and human resources systems for disseminating information about DHA programs and work.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment and/or the position.

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 AgreementExecutive 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing Human Resources policy, directives, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), and/or Interagency Agreements (IAAs); expert experience with human resources programs and functions to include award, performance management, training, work life/wellness and other related Human Resources functions; and expert experience providing advisory service to executive level officials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityHR Information Systems ApplicationHuman Capital ManagementStrategic 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