This position is located in the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary Management, Office of Human Capital Management. The incumbent will oversee policy and compliance functions for all HR programs under Title-5 all Bureaus under Indian Affairs conducting recruitment, placement, classification, security, and performance management. Indian Affairs has determined that this position and the duties are eligible and approved for remote work and telework.

Duties

Develops and implements methods of evaluating human capital management strategies, policies, programs, and activities to identify, monitor, and implement process improvements and ensure adherence to and compliance with OPM and Department policies. Provides policy advice and guidance in HR functional areas, including recruitment and staffing, classification, compensation, human resources systems, records management, work-life programs, and workforce development. Monitors and implements policy and process changes to ensure consistency across Bureau Human Resources offices. Leads a variety of human capital evaluations, program reviews, and audits to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and implements policies in response to emerging and/or changing issues affecting programs bureau-wide through analyzing legislation. Develops and implements Indian Affairs specific policies based on guidance from OPM and the Department of the Interior. Serving on work groups, task forces, and expert boards for special projects or initiatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies - Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• Will be required to file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
• Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for remote and telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
• The full performance level of this position is GS-15. This is a supervisory position.
• Supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final.
• Incumbents who do not satisfactorily complete their probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.
• The salary identified in this vacancy is based on the Washington, DC locality pay tables. However, the duty station of the selectee will be based on the locality in which the selectee resides.

Qualifications

GS-15: To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. This experience should include: 1) Serving as the Supervisory HR Specialist by providing guidance on HR matters; 2) Responding to routine HR inquiry actions; ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and consistency with merit system principles; 3) Communicating changes to HR procedures and policies; 4) Providing ongoing HR services to managers and employees including initiating, tracking, and following up on cases and actions to ensure timely completion and regulatory compliance; and 5) Resolving recurring case specific problems or issues independently when applicable guidelines are available. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Diane Manzavinos
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]