Human Resources Specialist (HR Development)

Patent and Trademark Office • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to join an agency that celebrates, supports and thrives on building the bridge that ensures intellectual property (IP) rights are accessible to everyone? Our Human Resources Specialists play a vital role in supporting the agency's mission by contributing to strengthening and recognizing the workforce that serves the IP community. The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Requirements

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment.
• You must meet time-in-grade/band requirements by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.
• You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.
• You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
• Specialized Experience: Experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion.
• Agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Responsibilities

• Interpret federal laws, OPM regulations, and agency policies related to leadership development.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with agency senior executives, business units, and operational leaders to ensure leadership development programs are aligned with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Model best practices in leadership program design, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent the agency at meetings and conferences involving high-level human capital managers from industry and government.
• Give presentations regarding agency human capital development innovations, and consider innovations from other organizations for adoption by the agency.
• Draft and deliver executive level written and oral communications on leadership development initiatives, including program briefings, white papers, business cases, strategic plans, evaluation reports, and after-action reviews.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior HR staff, leadership development coordinators, and program support personnel.
• Independently developing and implementing programs for executive and managerial training that emphasize strategies for achieving an organization's long-term goals (e.g. managerial succession plans, innovative and developmental programs for enhancing leadership skills) and that are tailored to organizational strategy and competency models.
• Evaluating program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., surveys, 360-degree feedback, competency assessments, business impact measures).
• Independently drafting executive-level written and oral products (e.g., program briefings, white papers, business cases, strategic plans, after-action reports) on leadership development initiatives for senior leaders and executives to inform decisions, secure resources or drive organizational change.
• Independently facilitating high-stakes forums and workshops for executive and senior leadership audiences addressing topics such as organizational effectiveness, succession planning, or change management.
• Employing instructional design and adult learning principles, group facilitation techniques, and changing management methodologies to drive engagement and actionable outcomes.
• Interpreting and developing policies for the accomplishment of human resources development activities/programs for an organization.
• Independently serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior management on leadership strategy, executive talent pipelines, succession management, or organizational effectiveness, requiring a high degree of independence, judgment, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed