Summary Human Resources Operations Division (HROD) provides human resources services to approximately 10,000 field and headquarters employees nationwide and operates under the direction of an Assistant Director and Branch Chief. HROD is responsible for providing strategic advisory services and operational work in the areas of recruitment and staffing, classification, processing, employees' benefits, workforce planning, position management, performance management, and compensation. Responsibilities You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing personnel functions in the areas of Staffing and Recruitment. You will exercise responsibility in providing advice and counsel to management and leadership officials of other units or organizations. As well as consult with officials at all levels within the organization. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to include: evaluating employee performance; overseeing the timely and efficient work of staff; setting and adjusting staff priorities and deadlines; identifying team training needs. Interpret Federal Human Resources Regulations, Policies, and Procedures and provide technical guidance to staff. Mentor subordinates and team members. Prepare various reports. Research personnel regulations, laws, and policies Resolve complex work problems or complaints. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level.) For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) in at least 3 of the 5 areas below that demonstrates: - Planning or directing the operational functions of a Human Resources Staffing and Recruitment program to include managing, supervising or leading subordinate staff. - Providing advice and regulatory interpretation in the staffing or recruitment disciplines. - Participating in short or long-range planning groups designed to evaluate operational effectiveness and improve Human Resources processes. - Providing technical advice on Federal Human Resources statutes, regulations, laws, and policies. - Representing an Agency at various levels from the Department level on down via both formal and informal presentations and/or communications.: For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Human Resources Management Series, 0201 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no educational requirement or substitute for specialized experience for this position. Additional Information - This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur. - Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployed Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applications must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. - Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDAs TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). - It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. To see more information visit CHCO Council.