Human Resources Officer.

Duties

The Human Resources Officer serves as the senior advisor on all human resource issues and programs to agency leadership, leading a regionalized human resources operation which includes Human Resources (HR) policy development and oversight of all human resources functions for the EOIR.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Providing leadership and direction in the formulation of HR strategic plans and policies for the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR program compatible with the EOIR mission, vision, goals, programs, and objectives.
• Monitoring mission and program development to ensure HR policies are supportive and provide the maximum utilization of resources.
• Directing and implementing human resources programs in consonance with statutory and regulatory requirements in functional areas including recruitment and placement, position classification and pay administration, employee benefits and training, workforce data and management information systems, and program policies and procedures formulation encompassing the spectrum of HR functions.
• Assessing the impact on the work force in terms of morale, welfare, productivity and ensures findings are considered in EOIR decision making processes.
• Developing and implementing policy and program guidance in all areas of Human Resources Management for use throughout EOIR. Represents the Agency at senior level meetings and conferences; in planning and development of Human Resources Management program goals and objectives, and in the resolution of major HRM problems involving EOIR/DOJ, OPM and other executive agencies.
• Serving as a consultant on other committees and organizations concerned with Human Resources Management and programs within the federal government.
• Managing Human Resources Management program operations through technical supervisors and staff, establishing priorities, work schedules, and the assignment and evaluation of work.
• Establishing overall program policies; provides guidelines for developing operational priorities, and delegates operational program responsibility to staff supervisors.
• Maintaining overall awareness of plans and work assignments related to tasks to be accomplished under supervision of section chiefs.
• Advising higher level officials of situations involving the relationship of the work of the division to broader programs, and resulting impact on these programs.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• Selective Service Registration is required, for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Moving and Relocation Expenses are not authorized.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section).
• A one year probationary period may be required, if not already met.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Human Resources Officer position, you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications:

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year.

For The Gs-15 Level

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties:

• Overseeing the development and implementation of policy and program guidance in all areas of Human Resources Management (HRM), including recruitment and placement, position classification, pay administration, employee benefits and HRIS, for use throughout the organization;
• Providing procedural guidance and direction on HR operations to HR staff, component supervisors and selecting officials to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction;
• Managing HRM program operations through staff, establishing priorities, work schedules, and the assignment and evaluation of work;
• Reviewing HR decisions and courses of action to ensure they are consistent with laws and regulations; and
• Advising higher level officials of situations involving the relationship of the work of the division to broader programs and resulting impact on these programs
  
  

(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

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Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Programs ()

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• Meet
• Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your
  
  

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov.Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code

• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
  
  

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit

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.

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.

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.