Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for Policy and Programs

JobSummary

The Office of Human Capital (OHC) drives the Department of the Interior's workforce strategy, ensuring the right talent supports mission success. The position reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Capital, Learning and Safety and Chief Human Capital Officer within the Office of Policy, Management, and Budget. This is a Category 3 SES position; minimum pay is $197,200, with final salary based on current salary and other factors. Veterans' preference does not apply to the SES.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Office of Human Capital

OrganizationCodes

IN/IN01

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• ses
• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

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

DetailStatusUrl

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

MajorDuties

• The Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) for Policy and Programs for the Department of the Interior serves as the senior executive responsible for enterprise-wide human capital policy, governance, compliance, and program oversight on all human capital strategies, programs and operations. The incumbent provides strategic leadership to ensure the Department's human capital strategies, policies, programs, and systems enable mission execution, workforce readiness, and compliance with applicable law, regulation, and Administration priorities. The position ensures the Department maintains an integrated, data-driven, and legally sound human capital framework supporting executives, managers, supervisors, human capital practitioners, and employees across the enterprise. It reports directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer and co-leads the Office of Human Capital alongside the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for Operations. Responsibilities Include: 1. Serves as the senior executive responsible for the drafting, development and issuance of the Department's human capital policies, guidance and governance frameworks in accordance with federal law and regulations. 2. Leads the Department's strategic human capital planning efforts. Aligns workforce strategy and recruitment initiatives with mission requirements, budget planning, and organizational transformation initiatives. 3. Lead OHC's Strategic Policy and Programs (OHC-Policy) team in implementing workforce-related Executive Orders, guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and responding to all data calls related to the progress of implementation. Organizes and delivers briefings to the CHCO and Department leadership on key matters and seeks guidance and decision as needed. 4. Ensures that all OHC policies, guidance, and reports reflect the organization's standards and strategic intent by conducting a senior-level review for accuracy, completeness, readability and formatting prior to issuance. Routinely coordinates with the Office of the Solicitor, Office of Civil Rights and other stakeholders to ensure Department equities are appropriately addressed. 5. Serves as a key member of the OHC leadership team, providing strategic guidance and advice to the CHCO and Department leadership on human capital policy and initiatives impacting the workforce. Leads or participates in OHC working groups, leadership meetings, and townhalls. 6. Provides executive leadership for Department-wide human capital audit and evaluation programs. Oversees compliance with employment and labor laws; merit system principles; and performance evaluation standards. 7. Provides policy and program oversight for the full lifecycle management of Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Professional employees. Oversees executive resources policy and operations, Executive Resources Board operations, performance management, compensation frameworks, and succession planning. 8. Provides enterprise oversight of all human capital information systems. Establishes data governance standards and ensures system integration across platforms. Further leads OHC-Policy in identifying and implementing the use of artificial intelligence in OHC's daily workflow and functions. Identifies opportunities to consolidate or streamline programs and processes, improve cost effectiveness, and eliminate unnecessary redundancies. 9. In coordination with the Deputy CHCO for Operations, serve as a senior Department liaison with external oversight and policy entities, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, and other Federal agencies. Routinely attends CHCO Council meetings. 10. Builds, staffs, and manages the OHC-Policy team through effective recruiting, hiring, placement, and performance management activities. 11. Provides executive oversight of OHC business management. Establishes and manages enterprise processes for resource allocation, performance monitoring and operational governance.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required) This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening. Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Required to serve a one-year Senior Executive Service probationary period. Individuals selected for an SES position are subject to reassignment Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position. You must be able to obtain/maintain a Tier 3 background investigation. This position sensitivity is Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret.

Evaluations

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

HowToApply

You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to log in or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application Add your two-page resume. Select the documents you want to be included in this application. Review the package to acknowledge that your documents were reviewed. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So you must select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

WhatToExpectNext

The Department of the Interior will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all of the required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an executive-level rating panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official and executive-level interview panel for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.

RequiredDocuments

Please upload the following documents: 1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information: Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: Job title (include series and grade if Federal job) Duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) Salary Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments 2. REQUIRED(Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility. 3. REQUIRED - If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth. 4. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation. Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete. REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pandemic-information/benefits/#url=Overview

OtherInformation

SES does not have Veteran's Preference and time in grade restrictions. Competitive status is not required. Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. lf you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

jamal_wilson@ios.doi.gov

AgencyContactPhone

202-890-9207

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security