The Assistant HR Officer is responsible for partnering with the HRD Director to lead the planning and strategic direction of HR program activities for multiple Agencies, with particular emphasis on HR operations activities, as well as overseeing classification, processing, leave and compensation, employee benefits, and personnel security.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides leadership in formulating and executing policies and programs designed to provide an effective HR program for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Agencies as well as Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Development and execution of position classification, processing, leave and compensation, employee benefits, and personnel security activities on behalf of the more than 13,000 employees. Direct the processing of personnel actions and payroll documents. Program development evaluation and HR automation, which includes a full range of HR process re-engineering and improvement initiatives. Coordinate with top mission area managers to support disciplinary and performance-related principles, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with top management officials to develop and execute a sound labor-management relations program. Direct needs assessment, course development, program evaluation, and training administration to ensure employees and managers understand HR policies and support resources. Provide expert-level staff assistance and advice to program officials and supervisory personnel concerning the full range of HR programs.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• A writing exercise may be required. See "How You Will Be Evaluated" for details.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience establishing direction and conducting oversight and support for a comprehensive Mission Area Human Resources Management Program with special emphasis and demonstrated expertise in the areas of Classification, Benefits, Leave and Compensation, Personnel Security, and Personnel Action Processing. Experience in change management including the development and implementation of new initiatives, programs, policies, and /or processes to effectively align the human resources function with Agency mission and goals. Experience analyzing and resolving a variety of organizational or personnel challenges many of which require a high level of judgement and sensitivity. Analyze and interpret various data sources to lead improvement efforts in operational efficiency, performance management, and customer service. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 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

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]