Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and oversight of the Department of War (DoW)-wide civilian workforce plans, policies and programs.

Duties

• As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist at the GS-0201-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the Deputy Director for Workforce Governance & Integration, responsible for 3 lines of effort and leading the development and oversight of Department of War (DoW)-wide civilian workforce plans, policies, and programs that impact over 800,000 employees. Directs and manages a variety of major functional areas of civilian personnel policy, exercising broad managerial authority to oversee the planning, execution, and timely completion of strategic policies and initiatives. Provides technical and professional leadership by advising and briefing senior executive leadership on broad civilian personnel matters, evaluating the adequacy of current HR policies, and drafting recommended changes to legislation or federal regulations. Exercises full-scope supervisory responsibilities for senior staff, including planning and assigning work, setting performance standards, making decisions on work problems and personnel actions, and managing organizational resources to achieve policy and program objectives and ensure timely, quality results.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Mastery of advanced Human Resources Management (HRM) principles and concepts to direct the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and programs across the full human capital life cycle, including employment, compensation, classification, labor and employee relations, performance management, awards, and benefits, to serve as a technical authority in developing, interpreting, and ensuring the legal compliance of all Department of War (DoW)-wide civilian personnel policies. Expert knowledge of a wide variety of federal laws, regulations, and legal decisions (e.g., Title 5, Title 10) to serve as the senior-most policy advisor and provide authoritative interpretation and guidance on complex, controversial, or precedent-setting personnel issues affecting a large-scale, multi-system workforce of over 800,000 employees. Skill in applying analytical methods and seasoned consultative abilities to resolve complex problems and develop legislative or policy recommendations that have a broad impact on agency programs. Skill in executive leadership and management, directing and supervising a team of senior-level HR specialists, program managers, and policy advisors, and to represent the agency in high-level engagements with external stakeholders

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13051556. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d