Location: Washington,DC, USA
Summary The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer position is in the Department of Administrative Services, Human Resources Office (HRO). The HRO provides human resource programs leadership, services, and solutions to enable the U.S. federal courts and the AO to recruit and onboard a highly skilled workforce. Responsibilities The AO is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Deputy Chief of the Human Resources Office (HRO) responsible for assisting the Chief Human Resources Officer in the leadership, management, and oversight of subordinate staff, including the Benefits Division, Court Human Resources Division, Judges Compensation and Retirement Division, Policy and Strategic Initiatives Division, Training Services Staff, and Business Support Staff. The incumbent will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The duties of the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer include, but are not limited to: Assisting the Human Resources Office (HRO) Chief in the leadership, management, and oversight of subordinate staff, including the Benefits Division, Court Human Resources Division, Judges Compensation and Retirement Division, Policy and Strategic Initiatives Division, Training Services Staff, and Business Support Staff. Supporting the Judicial Conference Committee on Judicial Resources and their subcommittees, other Judicial Conference Committees, and the Human Resources Advisory Council in the development and drafting of human resources policy proposals for the federal Judiciary; conducting reviews of judiciary policy to promote consistency with Conference approved actions; and identifying discrepancies and take action to resolve. Ensuring HRO is resourced to perform its mission and oversee day-today business activities in the office, including financial management, staffing, space, resources, travel, payroll, leave, and training. Overseeing the development and execution of annual business plans for the office and monitoring the performance of all office programs. Supporting the Chief as a liaison to judges and Judiciary staff regarding HRO programs and initiatives. Analyzing proposals and actions by other Judicial Conference Committees, Councils and Working Groups for their impact on issues within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Resources Committee. Overseeing the creation of training and continuing education initiatives for the human resources community of practice to support the development and retention of AO and court unit employees. Supporting the Chief in developing and maintaining effective communications with internal and external Judiciary customers; and providing advice and guidance to court unit executives, managers, and HR professionals on sensitive and potentially controversial issues involving interpretation of statutes and Judicial conference policy. Providing leadership and supporting AO-wide organizational initiatives as a member of the AO Management Network. Engaging and coordinating with other government agencies and organizations on behalf of the Judiciary's interests and requirements, including the Office of Personnel Management. Assisting the HRO Chief in advising the AO and Judiciary leadership on changes and emerging policy affecting human resources in the federal sector. Leading and providing oversight to the HRO internal controls program with a specific focus on HR core operations; and monitoring efforts to ensure errors are reported and deficiencies are addressed in a timely manner. Serving as the Acting Chief in the absence of the HRO Chief. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation. Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows: Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and improving human resources programs. Experience managing complex multi-level organizations and providing expert-level human resources advisory oversight and guidance on policy, workforce planning, recruitment, personnel actions, benefits administration, performance management, and other sensitive human resources matters in support of a highly visible large private, federal, court/judicial branch or agency. Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Please limit your response to two pages for each MTQ. Demonstrated experience in managing a complex human resources management organization and related programs, including workforce/staffing assessment ( work measurement ), classification, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, employee development and training, human resources information systems, and strategic workforce planning. Experience must include integrating HR operations with the agency's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and goals. Experience managing a complex multi-level HR organization. Experience must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of HR programs and the ability to operate in years that may have constrained program budgets and limited personnel resources. Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive guidance and counsel to managers and senior officials on human resources policies. Experience must demonstrate exceptional writing skills and expert-level knowledge, application, analysis, and interpretation of human resources policies. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is MANDATORY for all other applicants. Please limit your response to two pages for each ECQ. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating. Education This position does not require education to qualify. Additional Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.