Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist serves as the Office Chief, Civilian Human Resources Operations, in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Civilian Human Resources Operations in Washington, DC. The role plans and directs the office’s personnel and operations, including staffing, classification, benefits, personnel processing, and records management programs serving the Coast Guard nationwide. The workforce is geographically dispersed and organized into five branches: four provide staffing and classification services, and one provides employee benefits, retirement, and workers’ compensation services. The position oversees Coast Guard-wide civilian HR operational programs, leads a multidisciplinary workforce that includes five subordinate supervisors, and develops or recommends operating policies, plans, and program changes. It represents agency interests and collaborates with senior leaders, departmental officials, and external stakeholders. The position is at the GS-15 level and requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14; education cannot substitute for experience. Employment is in Schedule Policy/Career of the Excepted Service and is at-will. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal sector.
Experience directing and overseeing comprehensive civilian human resources operations for a large organization, including staffing, classification, employee relations, and retirement systems.
Experience supervising a sizable, geographically dispersed workforce, including subordinate supervisors; establishing organizational goals; evaluating performance; and resolving complex employee relations issues.
Experience interpreting federal civil service regulations to develop, modify, and implement HR policies.
Experience advising leadership and stakeholders on HR challenges.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service or exempt from the requirement.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
Must use direct deposit for federal salary payments.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and oversee Coast Guard-wide civilian HR operational programs, including staffing, classification, records management, retirement, and benefits.
Supervise, manage, and lead a large, geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary workforce, including five subordinate supervisors.
Formulate, evaluate, and recommend complex civilian HR operating policies, plans, and program modifications.
Represent agency interests and maintain liaison and collaboration with senior leadership, departmental officials, and external stakeholders.