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Thank you for your interest in a Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.

1. This vacancy announcement is open to current or former federal employees and/or current employees of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide. From the description below, select how you meet this requirement.

A. I am a current or former federal employee.

B. I am a current employee of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts).

C. None of the above. I do not meet the area of consideration requirement.

2. Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which provides evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed in the vacancy announcement. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and improving human resources programs. Experience managing complex multi-level organizations and providing expert-level human resources advisory oversight and guidance on policy, workforce planning, recruitment, personnel actions, benefits administration, performance management, and other sensitive human resources matters in support of a highly visible large private, federal, court/judicial branch or agency.

A. Yes, I have one year of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.

B. No, I do not possess the specialized experience described above.

3. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and improving human resources programs. Experience managing complex multi-level organizations and providing expert-level human resources advisory oversight and guidance on policy, workforce planning, recruitment, personnel actions, benefits administration, performance management, and other sensitive human resources matters in support of a highly visible large private, federal, court/judicial branch or agency. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31, or equivalent level?

A. Yes

B. No

5. From the options listed below, please select the years of expert-level experience providing human resources advisory oversight and guidance on policy, workforce planning, personnel actions, benefits administration, and other sensitive human resources matters.

A. 10 or more years.

B. 5-10 years.

C. 1-5 years.

D. Less than 1 year.

Please provide a statement describing your demonstrated experience in managing a complex human resources management organization and related programs, including workforce/staffing assessment ("work measurement"), classification, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, employee development and training, human resources information systems, and strategic workforce planning. Experience must include integrating HR operations with the agency's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and goals. (Please provide your response in a separate document)

Please provide a statement describing your demonstrated experience managing a complex multi-level HR organization. Experience must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of HR programs and the ability to operate in years that may have constrained program budgets and limited personnel resources. (Please provide your response in a separate document)

Please provide a statement describing your demonstrated experience providing comprehensive guidance and counsel to managers and senior officials on human resources policies. Experience must demonstrate exceptional writing skills and expert-level knowledge, application, analysis, and interpretation of human resources policies. (Please provide your response in a separate document)

A narrative response for each of the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is MANDATORY. Exception: applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). All other applicants must submit responses to the ECQs.

Please provide a statement describing your experience LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves experience in developing and implementing an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. The incumbent must be able to develop new insights into situations, question conventional approaches, encourage new ideas and innovations, and design and implement new or cutting-edge programs/processes. The incumbent must also be able to think strategically, formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment while capitalizing on opportunities, managing risks, and overcoming obstacles. (Please provide your response in a separate document) (Key Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, Continual Learning, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision)

Please provide a statement describing your experience LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves experience in designing and implementing strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, including adherence to EEO guidelines. This includes fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity and individual differences are valued, managed, and leveraged to achieve, through teamwork, the vision and mission of the organization. The incumbent should be able to develop others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. This includes taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others, acting as a catalyst for organizational change, and influencing others to translate vision into action. (Please provide your response in a separate document) (Key Competencies: Organizational Awareness, Interpersonal Skills, Integrity/Honesty, Conflict Management, Team Building, Developing Others, Leveraging Diversity)

Please provide a statement describing your BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves experience in building and managing a workforce based on organizational goals and staffing needs. It also involves ensuring that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded, and taking action to address performance plans. The incumbent should have experience in managing a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations, and in developing and managing budgets and contracts. This includes keeping up to date on technological developments, making effective use of technology to achieve results, and ensuring access to and security of technology systems. (Please provide your response in a separate document) (Key Competencies: Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Technology Management, Procurement Management)

Please provide a statement describing your experience with RESULTS DRIVEN skills. This core qualification involves experience in stressing accountability and continuous improvement, making timely and effective decisions, and producing results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. The incumbent should have the requisite technical knowledge to identify and pursue appropriate outcomes, as well as practical experience in anticipating and meeting the needs of both internal and external customers, delivering high-quality products and services, and resolving issues and problems. (Please provide your response in a separate document) (Key Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility)

Please provide a statement describing your experience BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION. This core qualification involves experience in developing networks, building alliances, and collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieving common goals. This core qualification also involves identifying the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. The incumbent should have experience in persuading others, building consensus through give and take, and gaining cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. (Please provide your response in a separate document) (Key Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Partnering)

6. Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Each of the MTQ must be addressed in your resume, and a separate response to each ECQ is mandatory and must be addressed in a separate document that is submitted with your application. Please limit your response to two pages for each MTQ & ECQ.

A. Yes, I have addressed each MTQ in my resume, and each ECQ and specialized experience with a narrative response in a separate document that is attached to my application.

B. No, I did not address each ECQ with a narrative response in a separate document. I have held or am currently in an AOES/SES position, have held an AOES/SES position or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM. I have addressed each of the MTQs in my resume, and I have responded to the specialized experience statement in a separate document.

C. No, I did not address each MTQ, ECQ, or specialized experience statement with a narrative response in a separate document. I understand this will result in my ineligibility for this position.

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