Director of Human Resources

Summary As the Director of Human Resources, you'll be responsible for providing the full range of human resources services. You'll be delegated authority to plan, develop and implement the human resource program, position classification, position management, recruitment and staffing, employee development, performance management, employee relations and disciplinary actions, compensation and payroll administration, and the special requirements and authorities related to Administrative Law Judges. Learn more about this agency Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as the senior advisor to Board management regarding all human resources activities, providing expert counsel, conducting research, and developing strategies. Serves as senior advisor on human resources related matters and provides expert level advice to Agency leadership, supervisors, hiring managers, and non-managerial employees on all issues that arise at the Agency regardless of complexity or scope. The HR Director is solely responsible to determine the response and chart the path forward for MSPB. This includes novel issues or concerns that occur regarding political positions and those in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Represents MSPB before other organizations and agencies, on working groups regarding human resources subject matter, including the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and others. Advises on the allocation of resources to meet personnel ceilings (full-time equivalency), and on identifying and carrying out Agency-wide staffing and human resource budget priorities. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a US Citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. As a condition of employment, satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check may be required for this position. Successful completion of a one-year probationary period (if new hire to the Federal service). Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. 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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/ Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations, the incumbent of this position will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level. 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: Providing enterprise-wide leadership for human capital and people operations, overseeing all HR functions and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, merit-based practices, labor standards, and equal employment opportunity requirements. Advising senior executives and board-level leaders on high impact workforce strategy, organizational design, executive talent management, and large scale change initiatives critical to business performance and mission outcomes. Exercising decision-making authority over complex, high risk, and precedent setting people matters, including executive employment actions, employee relations and labor issues, disciplinary actions, discrimination claims, and workplace accommodations. Leading large HR organizations and multimillion dollar budgets, driving modernization, governance, and data driven workforce strategies that strengthen performance, operational efficiency, and organizational accountability. (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, knowledge, and skills 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. Additional information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: 1-800-877-8339. MSPB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER and employment decisions are based on merit factors only. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in an employment decision by this agency, you have the right to seek counseling to resolve your complaint. You must do so within 45 days of the alleged discrimination action. If you desire to seek counseling, call the MSPB Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202 653-6772, Ext 4405. Worksite Information: This position is located at the duty station(s) listed in this vacancy announcement and is not eligible for telework or remote work. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.