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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $226K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources within the Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves managing human resources programs and advising senior leadership on human capital strategies and policies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources (DASHR) and as the Department's Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) reporting to the ASA

Under general direction of the Assistant Secretary, the DASHR is responsible for managing the Department's human resources programs, and advising the ASA and senior leadership, to include the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, as well as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on human capital strategies and policies and the assessment of human capital management in HHS

Serves as principal adviser and consultant to the ASA and senior leaders of the Department, on all matters affecting the Department's human capital functions

Makes authoritative recommendations for resolving key, critical, sensitive, and controversial human capital issues

Serves as the Department's authoritative expert on all aspects of strategic human capital management and collaborates with other Federal agencies, organizations, and officials, such as OPM, OMB, other Chief Human Capital Officers, and Human Resources Directors to execute the CHCO Council goal of coordinating and organizing all human capital efforts across the federal government

Advises Human Resources Directors across the Department, overseeing all human capital programs and activities to ensure there is an explicit and well-communicated link between human resources strategies and plans and HHS's strategic mission/program as it pertains to recruitment, training, development, and retention of a highly qualified workforce across the Department

Provides leadership in directing human capital policies, procedures and guidelines, and ensuring HHS is well structured to support its mission

Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the HHS human capital programs, ensuring human resources strategies and plans are aligned to HHS strategic mission, program objectives, and performance outcomes while providing executive management and leadership

Develops effective goals and measures to ensure HHS recruits, hires, develops, and retains employees with strategic competencies for mission critical occupations and that leadership inspires, motivates, and guides employees toward goals through coaching and mentoring

Qualification

Human capital managementStrategic human resourcesLeadership developmentBudget managementEmployee relationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position

Demonstrated mastery of human resource and capital leadership, operations, and principles, including the associated budget and resource management, for a large, complex organization. Skills and experience should include designing, developing, implementing, and communicating strategic and operational programs and policy, such as in the areas of overarching vision and strategy, recruitment, classification, labor/employee relations, and performance management, with a demonstrated understanding of how federal laws and regulations under the United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations apply to each

Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and implementing programs to measure and improve the effectiveness of human resource programs for a large federal organization with complex, varied mission requirements, with particular emphasis on high-performing human resources operations

Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment. If selected and you do not already have OPM QRB certification, you must complete a structured ECQ interview with OPM before being appointed to the position

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so

File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal

Preferred

Prior supervisory experience required; Prior experience with HHS programs preferred

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.