Deputy Director, Human Resources Directorate, GS-0201/0301-13/14/15 120 Day Detail (98561)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Other

USACE Organization

USACE Headquarters

Locations (City, State)

Washington, DC

Position Overview/Duties

Position Title: Deputy Director, Human Resources Directorate, GS-0201/0301-13/14/15 120 Day Detail, (98561)

Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS 13/14/15 to qualify 

Open and Closing Dates: 06 May - 16 May 2025

Duty Location: Washington, DC USACE HQ

Interested candidates should provide their resume in TARP, and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement if selected for an interview.

Current permanent USACE GS-13/14/15 will be considered for details at the same grade (up to 1 year) or temporary promotions not to exceed 120 days pending Hiring Freeze ETP approval.

Duties: 

Serves as the Deputy Director in the Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Human Resources Directorate. This key role will work directly with the Chief of CEHR supporting strategic HR initiatives and managing daily operations to include official correspondence. The Supervisor relies on the incumbent to carry out assigned responsibilities in a capacity similar to a Chief of Staff.  The position will have input and provide analysis on a range of Human Resources topics with broad policy guidance and will keep the Director of CEHR informed on the progress of the work, any special difficulties encountered, and problems requiring major deviations from current policy. The incumbent exercises considerable independent responsibility for accomplishing assignments and has wide latitude for coordination with Senior Leadership within USACE, Department of Army (DA), and the Department of Defense (DoD). Advice and resolution of problems typically require imaginative and innovative exploration of alternative courses by applying foundational knowledge of civilian and military personnel regulation taking into consideration the fundamental organizational priorities and a full understanding of the customer’s needs and considerations. 

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY 

More about this position: 

The incumbent coordinates office operations and initiatives. Serves as the central point of authoritative information on administrative policies, procedures, and requirements of the organization. Plans and coordinates administrative support operations to enable senior leaders and staff to optimally support the mission. Participates in planning and management studies necessitated by program and organization changes.

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Other Requirements: 

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.