Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist directs and manages Workplace Optimization Division programs and operations, including planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and continually improving program activities. The role serves as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert to management on complex and sensitive workplace optimization programs, policies, and operational matters. It develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, guidance, and business processes governing workplace optimization activities; collaborates with senior leaders, stakeholders, and HR professionals on strategic and operational initiatives; and supervises professional Human Resources Specialists by setting priorities and performance expectations and planning and assigning work.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. The position has no education qualification requirement. Federal employment conditions include U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, applicable time-in-grade requirements, and successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. A supervisory probationary period and financial disclosure statement may be required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience conducting comprehensive studies, reviews, research, and analyses to evaluate program operations, identify trends, problems, or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions or program improvements.
• Experience providing authoritative technical advice, policy guidance, and recommendations to senior management on human resources programs, workforce and workplace optimization, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience developing, implementing, or advising on program policies, procedures, operating guidance, or business processes.
• Experience leading complex projects, studies, or initiatives designed to resolve organizational or operational problems and improve program effectiveness, quality, or efficiency.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and meet applicable time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage Workplace Optimization Division programs and operations, including planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of program activities.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert to management on complex and sensitive workplace optimization programs, policies, and operational matters.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program policies, procedures, guidance, and business processes governing workplace optimization activities.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, stakeholders, and HR professionals on strategic and operational initiatives to ensure workplace optimization programs support broader organizational goals.
• Supervise professional Human Resources Specialists by establishing priorities and performance expectations and planning and assigning work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to multiple factors and funding availability. Potential incentives may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

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