Assistant Director, Human Resources.

Duties

This position is located on the Human Resources team, which handles the staffing and recruitment, payroll and operations, and human capital functions for the Criminal Division. The multifaceted mission of the Criminal Division requires HR Specialists to provide innovative and seasoned advice to hiring managers on issues such as creating and advertising new or unique positions, dealing with overseas assignments, payroll processes, and employee development.

As a Supervisory HR Specialist (Assistant Director, Human Resources), you will:

• Serve as a first line supervisor over a staffing and recruitment or payroll and benefits team, directing day-to-day operations, providing technical and administrative direction to subordinates, and interacting with upper management to promote and ensure effective HR leadership.
• Develop performance standards and evaluate employee performance; recommend awards, as appropriate; and identify developmental and training needs of employees and provides or arranges for such needs to be met.
• Aid the Director in identifying new or changed requirements which affect various HR functions.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new or revised policy and procedure documents and standard operating procedures, established in accordance with changes in law, regulation, and DOJ Order, or changes in program.
• Collaborate with the Director in overseeing all assigned HR programs, both routine/ongoing and those that are special in nature, brought about as the result of direction by the Administration, the Department, or from within the Division due to special needs or revised requirements.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet status eligibility for this announcement.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities. A one-year supervisory probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have already successfully completed the supervisory probationary period.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-14: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 federal grade level. This experience must include duties such as supervising or leading one or more of the following human resources functions: staffing and recruitment, payroll and benefits, reasonable accommodations, employee records, performance management employee engagement, and employee development programs; advising on human resources matters to include providing recommendations on memorandums and directives, solving complex problems, and staying well-informed of new laws and regulations; and developing and/or improving major human resources program areas.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Current DOJ employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service;
• Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career transition Assistance Plan (CTAP); or
• Individuals with disabilities - For more information and proof required see
  
  

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

EEO Statement: 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. Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our

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 CTAP eligibility criteria;
• 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 CTAP eligibility.
  
  

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please reach out to

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.