Human Resources Officer

This position is part of the Office of Human Resources, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Human Resources Officer you will be responsible for the strategic direction, integration, management, and oversight of all BIE human resources programs, systems, and services supporting BIE's nationwide operations. Before applying, you're encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass

As a Human Resources Officer, GS-0201-15, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision: Oversees all BIE human resources programs including staffing, recruitment, labor and employee relations, benefits, personnel security, classification, performance management, workforce development, and HR systems ensuring consistent, compliant, high-quality service delivery across the organization. Leads HR policy development, strategic workforce initiatives, budget management, and administration of specialized HR systems, including the P.L. 95-561 Contract Education Personnel System for BIE-operated schools. Evaluates HR programs and supervises subordinate HR supervisors, overseeing operations for quality, compliance, effectiveness, fiscal accountability, and implementing process improvements. Establishes goals and expectations, strategic planning, managing oversight of performance, discipline, and staffing decisions, ensuring consistent application of Federal Laws, Regulations, HR policies, Merit System Principles, Indian Preference, and internal controls to foster service excellence. Provides expert service-oriented HR guidance to BIE leadership on personnel issues, organizational changes, workforce impacts, and emerging challenges, while collaborating with internal/external agencies.