Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Unit Chief)

If you are interested in a career as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, this job is for you! You will be leading a dynamic team responsible for advising management officials in the areas of recruiting and placement, workforce planning, payroll and compensation, employee and labor relations, HR information technology, personnel security; benefits and performance management. Bargaining Unit Status and Chapter: Not Covered, AFGE Local 1456 This is not a law enforcement position

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Unit Chief), you will: 1. Provide authoritative policy and technical advice, consultation and assistance to all OHCM employees and management on areas of responsibility. 2. Supervise assigned staff, administering leave policies, counseling employees and determining training and developmental goals and requirements. Establish priorities, assign work and evaluate collective and individual performance. Perform on the-job training to ensure compliance with processes, procedures, laws, rules and regulations. 3. Maintain awareness of laws, rules, and regulations governing areas of responsibility. Review best practices and information from other agencies. Identify the need for new or revised policy and procedures to enhance service delivery and compliance with law and regulation. Perform primary research using the U. S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations and other regulatory and policy guidance. Draft proposed new or revised policies. Assure accuracy, adequacy and consistency with existing policy and thorough coordination with OHCM and other cognizant PSA staff. 4. Serve as the primary advisory consultant in areas of responsibility. Represent OHCM and PSA in internal and external forums, articulating policy and explaining procedures, requirements and processes. Participate in planning sessions with OHCM and other PSA staff. Perform special projects in areas such as process or delivery improvement, implementation of new programs or changes based on law or regulation or similar areas. 5. Has full responsibility for quality assurance in assigned areas, ensuring compliance with relevant law, regulation and Office of Personnel Management guidance and evaluating effectiveness in meeting PSA goals and requirements. Assure that documentation and records comply with federal and PSA standards. Coordinate responses to internal and external audits, assembling information and answering questions. 6. Work with the Deputy Assistant Director and Unit Chief of OHCM to identify goals and objectives for the entire Office and individual team. Ensure responsiveness to the overall mission needs of the Agency. Monitor progress towards goals, working to motivate staff and facilitate completion of tasks in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Identify and develop methods of addressing barriers and maximize team strengths. 7. Collaborate and support cross-functional initiatives and internal/external customers at all levels. 8. Perform other duties as assigned.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies Conditions of Employment 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen 2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service 3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation 4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed 5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation, and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment 6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice 7. Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade 8. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement 9. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 10. Will be required to complete a Confidentiality Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.