Deputy Human Resources Officer

About the role

This position is located in the Office of Administration, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice.

The Deputy Human Resources Officer oversees HR operations, implements human capital initiatives, develops HR policies, advises senior leadership on workforce matters, and supervises staff to ensure effective HR services. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

What you will do

• Directs human resources operations to ensure the accurate, timely, and consistent delivery of personnel services across the organization.
• Provides leadership in implementing human capital strategies that support organizational priorities and workforce requirements.
• Develops human resources policies and operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and agency requirements.
• Oversees human resources programs involving staffing, classification, compensation, employee benefits, and personnel administration.
• Advises senior management on complex human resources matters affecting organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Directs reviews of human resources programs and internal controls to identify operational deficiencies and improve service delivery.
• Supervises human resources staff by assigning work, establishing performance expectations, evaluating performance, and addressing employee development needs.

How you will be evaluated

Applicants applying under merit promotion procedures will be rated in accordance with the EOIR's Merit Staffing plan.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documentation), responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of the required online assessments to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your application questionnaire. If your responses are not supported by your application materials, your score may be lowered and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. NOTE: In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and/or specialized experience that is required.

Your resume should contain your full name, some form of contact information (phone number, email address and/or living address), and the following employment information: Employer name and location for each position held. From and to dates (MM/YY-MM/YY or from MM/YY to "present") for each position held. The month and year is required to fully credit your time.

For part-time positions, please include number of hours worked per week, positions that do not include this information will be assumed as full-time (40 hours a week). Grade/levels held for each federal position. (Ex.

GS-11; IR-06; FV-G. etc.) Detailed descriptions of experience under each position held.

(Applicants must provide specific supporting examples to show that they meet the qualifications of the position shown in the announcement.) Any submitted documents not required or requested for this vacancy will not be considered (i.e. training certificates, case filings, letter of recommendations, etc.).

(ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL SELECTION.)

Documents you must provide

• Your complete Application Package (containing the required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern on the closing date.
• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Resume (2 pages) showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
• (Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section for more details on the resume) A complete Application Questionnaire.
• To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: *** Complete the USA Hire Assessments, you will receive a notification with your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline if an assessment is required.
• Other Supporting Documents, if applicable to you.
• Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria and must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority.
• Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here.
• Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15.
• If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15.
• You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from *** or call *** to establish proof of disability.
• SF50 Notification of Personnel Action, if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal service, that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.
• The SF50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional).
• No award SF50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.
• Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
• All documentation, including resumes and transcripts, must be in English or include an English translation.
• Do not submit photographs with your application package.
• Remove photos from badges, licenses, or other documents, as hiring officials may not review documents containing images.
• Failure to submit all required documents may result in your application being deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your application package is complete.

What to expect next

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks.

The four points of notification are: Application Received or Application Incomplete Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met Eligible (Application Referred) or Ineligible (Application Not referred) Selected or Not Selected *Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official.

If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks). We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. citizens or nationals are eligible for employment with the EOIR. Dual citizenship will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must also meet DOJ's residency requirement by having, for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application, either: (1) resided in the U.S., (2) worked overseas for the U.S. Government or military, or (3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

This position is open to Competitive Merit Promotion, Non-Competitive, and Special Hiring Authority eligibles.

You must meet the requirements for one of the following categories to be eligible.

Current permanent competitive service employees; former Federal employees who achieved career status in the competitive service; or former Federal employees who served on a career conditional appointment without achieving career status in the competitive service who was separated less than 3 years ago, must submit an SF50 that indicates career or career-conditional (Tenure field 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field 1.) Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Current Federal employees applying under VEOA must submit an SF50 to show they meet time-in-grade requirements.

Current or former term or temporary employees of a Land Management agency who are within two years of their last term or temporary job and eligible for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act must submit SF50s and performance appraisals that demonstrate they meet all of the requirements outlined.

30% or more Disabled Veterans must a submit a copy of their DD214 indicating service performed under honorable conditions, official documentation of service-connected disability of 30% or more (letter from the VA dated 1991 or later.), and an SF15.

Military Spouses are eligible if they are the spouse of: an active duty member of the armed forces; a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury; or a service member killed while on active duty, provided they have not remarried. Military Spouses must submit an SF15 and supporting documents prescribed by the form.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni must submit certification of service documents. Other non-competitive authorities See the "This job is open to" section.

Schedule A: To be considered under Schedule A, you must submit proof of disability from a licensed medical professional, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a government agency that provides disability benefits.

The documentation must confirm your eligibility for Schedule A but does not need to identify your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation. The Schedule A letter must be submitted separately from any Veterans' Preference documentation. For sample Schedule A letters, click here.

Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salary is approximate and subject to locality pay based on the official duty station.