Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

This position is Director of the Office of Conduct, Suitability and Discipline in the Bureau of Human Resources (HR/CSD) and is responsible for implementing the Secretary's policy to hold employees accountable following the guidance and direction of Human Resources Bureau leadership. This position performs this by continually appraising, planning and developing a efficient and effective Conduct and Suitability Program for the Department of State's domestic and Foreign Service activities.

Serves as subject matter expert and strategic advisor providing appropriate guidance to every level of Department management, developing policies and procedures for operating a robust, effective, and fair discipline program.

Evaluates agency-wide discipline programs, policies, and practices to determine conformance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Department of State policies and regulations.

Manages and supervises a workforce of employee relations specialists and Foreign Service Human Resource officers who are subject matter experts in the conduct and suitability field.

Exercises the full range of supervisory authorities over professional, administrative, and support personnel.

Provides daily guidance to all Department managers domestically and overseas on new programs, complex personnel problems, and activities that impact the Agency.