Deputy Director Office of Human Resources Management – US Forestry Jobs

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• The Deputy Director and the Director serve as consultants to senior Department leadership in providing advice and guidance on all aspects of HR management.
• Develops and implements USDA-wide policies governing compensation programs including premium pay, General Schedule pay, awards, leave, retirement policy, injury and employment compensation, benefits, etc.
• Responsible for managing USDA training initiatives thorough policy development, guidance, and implementation. Designs employee, executive, and organizational development programs, and innovative training-delivery systems.
• Working with USDA mission areas, leads and supports the Human Resources Leadership Council to facilitate the exchange of information, to set shared goals, and to develop common approaches.
• Directs the policies, practices, and vision to attract and retain the workforce needed for the Department to accomplish its mission.
• Ensures efficient Diversity, Recruitment, and Employee focused programs to improve work life. Reports participation rates to OPM, OMB and the Department regarding telework /telecommuting programs, wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Develops and executes human capital, information technology, and fiscal and asset management strategies for OHRM that are cost-effective, realistic, and aligned with and responsive to the department’s organizational initiatives.
• Develops policies for recruitment, merit promotion, qualifications, and reduction-in-force. Reviews all employment cases that require Departmental level approval, including but not limited to Schedule C and expert and consultant appointments.
• The Deputy Director serves as the alter ego to the Director of OHRM, provides guidance and advice to the Director on management issues and serves as first line supervisor of OHRM Directors.
• Evaluates HR programs, human capital management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives to determine how effective approaches link to the Department’s mission, goals, and vision, and support the human capital efforts to achieve program results.
• Shares with the Director in representing USDA in government-wide initiatives pertaining to human resources (HR) management.
• Reviews proposed organizational revisions and makes recommendations regarding HR management implications. Responsible for position management and adjudication of classification appeals.
• Responsible for DA advisory services on matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution. Responsible for departmental administration advisory services on relations with labor unions and the application of related policies.
• The Deputy Director also shares responsibility for providing leadership and coordination for the formulation and promulgation of Departmental policies, procedures and regulations relating to HR matters.
• Manages the Department’s executive resources management program. This includes serving as the central point of contact for executive resources matters, advising on a wide range of executive personnel issues and administration of performance systems.

Required Education & Experience:

• The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal employees pursuant to Executive Order 14043 is currently not applicable to this position. No proof of vaccination status is required
• Narrative Statements for the ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.
• Veterans Preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
• Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
• Background Investigation required.

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