The incumbent provides strategic direction and oversees the activities of the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council. The CHCO Council was established by the Chief Human Capital Officers Act, which was enacted as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (PL 107-296). The CHCO Council's function is to advise and coordinate the activities of the agencies on matters related to Human Resources (HR) systems, information, and legislation affecting HR operations.
Summary
The incumbent provides strategic direction and oversees the activities of the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council. The CHCO Council was established by the Chief Human Capital Officers Act, which was enacted as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (PL 107-296). The CHCO Council's function is to advise and coordinate the activities of the agencies on matters related to Human Resources (HR) systems, information, and legislation affecting HR operations.
As the Executive Director, Chief Human Capital Officers Council, you will be part of the Office of the Director. You will work closely with agency Chief Human Capital Officers, senior OPM staff and other agency and administration leaders. The incumbent will report to the OPM Director who serves as chair of the CHCO Council and is the lead human resources officer for the federal government. If selected, you will be responsible for:
Providing strategic direction and overseeing the activities of the CHCO Council to include setting goals, key milestones and measures of success, and monitoring and evaluating outcomes.
Serving as principal liaison for the OPM Director with CHCO Council members, other
cross-agency councils, key Federal officials, as well as external partners, on human capital
issues.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with executive human resources leaders from
across the federal government to understand their talent priorities.
Regularly convening CHCO Council members and OPM subject matter experts to identify
best practices and creative solutions to common challenges. Leveraging the
CHCOs as strategic partners in OPM's development and coordination of human capital
management strategies and policies.
Planning and facilitating monthly CHCO Council meetings, providing oversight of CHCO
Council Working Groups and communities of practice, leading annual offsite, facilitating
Annual Public Meeting and overseeing other meetings/events as they arise.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has previously been served.
Selected candidate is required to file a SF-278, Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after his/her appointment, in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
This is not a remote position, selectee will be required to report to the duty station on a regular basis. Telework may be authorized.
Qualifications
The Executive Core Qualifications are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service; to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification (TQ), listed below.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ):
Demonstrated senior-level experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop a strategic vision and set of priorities for a council/board or similar body and then successfully leading and driving their implementation in a complex and demanding environment. Experience partnering and working with federal leaders and government agencies. Indicate experience in establishing goals, key milestones, measures of success, and accountability framework, to ensure work is completed on time, outcomes are achieved, and customer needs are met.
Please ensure that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions relating to the qualifications described above. An example of a resume showing possession of the ECQs is available at SES Resume
(http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals 2010.pdf#page=31)
Please DO NOT submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and TQ as they will not be considered.
Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Relocation expenses (Permanent Change in Station costs) will not be paid.
Actual salary for Senior Executive Service positions may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview and undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.
Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume - the format is at your discretion but must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification (TQ). Your resume should also include the following:
Vacancy Number: 12130288
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment.
Other supporting documents:
Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
Current or former career SES members must submit official documentation of their SES Status (i.e. your SES career appointment and/or resignation SF-50).
Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50 (i.e. your appointment SF-50). OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
Cover Letter, optional
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/12/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume - the format is at your discretion but must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification (TQ). Your resume should also include the following:
Vacancy Number: 12130288
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment.
Other supporting documents:
Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
Current or former career SES members must submit official documentation of their SES Status (i.e. your SES career appointment and/or resignation SF-50).
Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50 (i.e. your appointment SF-50). OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
Cover Letter, optional
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/12/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
