Chief, Human Capital and Training

JobSummary

This position is located in the Office of Human Capital and Training, Management Directorate in Camp Springs, MD. As the Chief of Human Capital and Training the incumbent is responsible for the overall management and technical direction of HCT, which includes leading, developing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating all HC program activities, policies and procedural guidance. The Chief reports directly to the Deputy Associate Director for Management who provides broad administrative direction.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

00

OrganizationCodes

HS/HSAB

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• ses

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. Visit uscis.gov/careers for more information.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We lawfully administer immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establish immigration services policies and priorities. The functions and services provided by Human Capital and Training (HCT) directly impact a wide range of USCIS and DHS activities, the work of other Federal government agencies, state and local governments, foreign governments, special interest groups, the immigration bar, media representatives, Congressional staff, and the general public. Successful program management by the Chief is critical to preserving the immigration system, national security and public safety in the face of terrorist and other criminal threats to the country. Major Duties The Chief of Human Capital and Training oversees all aspects of the HCT program, including management of a headquarters staff, and is accountable for a national HCT program. Plans, coordinates, and ensures consistent administration of the HCT program in accordance with USCIS-wide requirements. Develops national policies, regulations, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training programs. Oversees all fiscal resources of the HCT program. Develops long-range and short-term strategic plans, develops and tracks performance measures, and allocates staffing and other resources, as necessary. Formulates and monitors innovative recruitment and retention approaches to ensure current and anticipated staffing needs are met. Builds pipeline of strong candidates and effectively manages pipeline, activating it when the business need becomes imminent. Oversees the development of competency models across USCIS to drive standardization of operating practices across USCIS field offices globally, where appropriate. Develops, conceives, plans and directs initiatives on broad, emerging, or critical national or international programs, such as counseling top agency officials who may appear before Congressional committees and the nation media concerning the agency's HCT program. Advises top agency managers in refining missions, developing key result areas, and measuring vital signs of HCT programs. Develops and directs USCIS Human Resource Management policies and programs, leveraging knowledge of employment law, labor negotiation, federal HR guidelines, organizational development, diversity management, and compensation and benefits design. Provides guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound HR management and adherence to DHS and USCIS policy, federal, state, and local laws. As a member of the agency's executive team, you will implement the President's Management Agenda within your specific area of responsibility. For an overview of the various responsibilities USCIS carries out within the Government, visit our website at http://www.uscis.gov.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

WhatToExpectNext

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each, no less than 11pt font and 0.8 margins) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/content_multi_image_0016.shtm

OtherInformation

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) If you are unable to apply online, please contact USCISHCTExecResources@uscis.dhs.gov OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

USCISHCTExecResources@uscis.dhs.gov

AgencyContactPhone

202-233-2323

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• National security