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Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer at USAID

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OHR is seeking an exceptional leader and manager to contribute as part of a collaborative, triumvirate leadership team, in  the development and management of the full range of Human Resource programs for USAID. The ideal candidate will bring to bear positivity, energy and a relentless attitude to take HR to the next level; a proven ability to work varied teams and skill levels; and passion for USAID’s mission. Experience in international development is a plus, but not required. This position also requires travel overseas.

Job Title:Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer

Agency:U.S. Agency for International Development

Job Announcement Number:AN784472

SALARY RANGE:

$119,554.00 to $165,300.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Friday, November 09, 2012 to Friday, November 30, 2012

SERIES & GRADE:

ES-0201-00

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time – Senior Executive Service (SES)

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy – Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

All groups of qualified individuals

JOB SUMMARY:

USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance in less developed countries and countries that are experiencing or emerging from conflict. We operate in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia; the Middle East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia.

USAID employees in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as individuals employed through Personal Service Contracts, must adhere to our counter Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Noncompetitive Consideration: Current career Senior Executives, Qualifications Review Board certified graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs (CDP), and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility may be considered noncompetitively for appointment to this position if they meet the mandatory qualifications requirements. Proof of noncompetitive eligibility is required (e.g., personnel action (SF-50) or certificate for SESCDP graduates).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • U.S. Citizenship or national
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • Travel and Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Travel may be required.

DUTIES:

  • Participates with the Director in providing leadership and guidance for a complex full service HR operation that includes six major organizational divisions Office of the Director, Policy, Planning, and Information Management Division; Employee and Labor Relations Division; Civil Service Personnel Division; Training and Education Division; Foreign Service Personnel Division which are responsible for the development and issuance of appropriate policies and procedures that address a diversity of HR requirements and champion the Agency’s abilities to respond effectively to development challenges.
  • Develops, conceives, plans and executes policies and guidelines that affect broad, emerging and/or critical agency programs to include the support for recruitment and deployment of highly skilled technical staff throughout the developing world.
  • Serves on interagency councils and boards such as the Chief Human Capital Officer board to establish federal wide HR policies and relationships.
  • Oversees studies to develop and implement Agency systems and procedures required by both Civil Service and Foreign Service personnel legislation and other external requirements
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must demonstrate meeting the minimum qualifications (I), technical qualifications (II), and the additional (executive core) qualifications (III) as noted below:

I. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.  Work experience should be in or directly related to the work of the position and include at least one year of experience providing strategic vision, leadership, and management oversight for a Human Resources program; providing expert policy, program and technical advice on all aspects of Human Resources; and representing an agency’s position on task forces, work groups, and meetings. (This experience must be demonstrated in your resume)

II. Technical Qualifications: In addition to meeting the above, applicants must provide detailed narratives to support progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management skills and abilities below:

1. Demonstrated executive/senior leadership experience analyzing, resolving, and developing/implementing innovative improvements to complex program operations and HR problems related to workplace conditions and workforce needs for hardship locations both domestically and internationally.

2. Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in developing and administering large-scale programs, policies, and systems for HR management functions including recruitment, personnel management, human resources information management, executive resources management, career development, labor and employee management and equal employment opportunity rules and regulations in overseas and domestic capacities.

3. Experience managing a large customer service based organization’s corporate culture that focuses on developing innovative policies and programs to recruit and retain technical experience.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of Federal human resources laws and regulations (i.e. benefits, FMLA, EEO, etc.) and their appropriate governing authorities for leading a HR operations component.

These technical qualifications must be addressed by all applicants who wish to be considered. Addressing this information may be found in the online assessment.  If you are unable to address these online, you must upload your narrative responses addressing the above 4 technical qualifications (Each TQ is limited to 7500 characters).  Please see the “How To Apply” section for further information on alternative methods to applying online. 

III. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - In addition to meeting the technical qualifications above, applicants must provide detailed narratives to support progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capabilities related to the skills and abilities outlined using the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

*ECQ 1 Leading Change - 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.

*ECQ 2 Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

*ECQ 3 Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

*ECQ 4 Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to strategically manage human, financial, and information resources.

*ECQ 5 Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizational to achieve common goals.

*Responses should summarize the applicant’s experience in relation to the specific ECQ (noted above) and specific examples of accomplishments. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with result of your actions, policy initiative, and level of contact.  For each competency, you must describe an accomplishment which should include the following information:

  • Situation – a general statement of the situation or circumstances surrounding what you accomplished/achieved.
  • Actions – a precise description of exactly what you did (activities you performed, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Outcomes – a description of the outcomes (the direct or indirect results or long-term impact of your accomplishment).
  • The start and end dates of the time period during which the activities were performed.

Specific instructions for preparing your statement and definitions of these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf.  You must submit narrative responses in the assessment section when applying online. If you are not able to take the assessment online, you must upload your narrative responses addressing each of the ECQs (Each ECQ is limited to 7500 characters). Please see the “How To Apply” section for further information on alternative methods to applying online.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who do not demonstrate that they meet the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are eliminated from further consideration. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved and certified by OPM, you must address each of the above mandatory ECQs.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a preliminary review of your resume will be made to determine if you are qualified for this position.  Qualified applicants will be evaluated by USAID’s Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel to determine the “Best Qualified” applicants and will be based upon the degree to which you meet the ECQs. The ERB will refer the top applicants to the selecting official for consideration.  As a prerequisite for an initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service, individual’s executive qualifications must also be certified by a Qualification Review Board (QRB) convened by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omission may affect your rating.


BENEFITS:

Working for the USAID offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Information on SES benefits can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/performance/benefits.asp

This position may be eligible for telework, in accordance with Agency policy.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Selective Service:  The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.  For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

Testing Designated Positions: These are Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) under the Agency’s approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.


HOW TO APPLY:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the on-line assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to your saved application materials, log in at: https://applicationmanager.gov/ and click on Vacancy ID 784472.

If you cannot apply online, you will need to:

1) Print the instructions and questionnaire by clicking View Occupational Questionnaire.

2) Print the 1203FX form to record your responses to the questionnaire.

3) Fax the completed 1203FX (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to:  1-478-757-3144.

4) Print the Fax Cover Pageand include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g., resume, transcripts, veterans documentation, etc.) to the same fax number above.

Please do not complete steps 1-4 above if you are applying on-line.

  • Résumé
  • Responses to the Technical Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire
  • Responses to the Executive Core Qualifications Completed Assessment Questionnaire (ECQ)*
  • Standard Form 50 (if you are a current or former SES employee)

Other Supporting Documents

  • Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility. 

*Note: If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved and certified by OPM, you do not need to address the ECQs. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EASTERN TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE ( Friday, November 30, 2012) OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
Phone: (757)441-6765
Email: [email protected]
Agency Information:
Mid Atlantic Svc Branch Norfolk
OPM Federal Building
200 Granby Street
Suite 500
Norfolk, VA
23510-1886

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your status when the list of candidates has been referred to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 

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