Chief Human Capital Officer

Summary

This Senior Executive Service position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mission Support (MS), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) in Washington, DC.

As the Agency's senior personnel management authority, the Chief Human Capital Officer leads, develops, implements, and administers FEMA's comprehensive human capital programs across FEMA's components and regions.

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Duties

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The Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) leads the development of human resources policies and programs in the operating units and offices of the Agency, assuring integration with all other functions of administration (i.e., financial management and budget, acquisitions and procurement, administration and real property, information technology and cybersecurity, security, organization planning, methods analysis and evaluation, and executive direction) in fulfillment of the Agency mission.

The CHCO oversees all functions of FEMA's human capital management to include:

• Directs, manages, and oversees human capital operations to ensure the Agency's personnel management programs are integrated with and serve, reflect, and accomplish the mission and goals of the Agency.
• Provides oversight of the day-to-day human capital and payroll operations for a geographically dispersed population of approximately 20,000+ employees, as well as management advisory services specializing in the areas of recruitment, staffing, compensation, reduction-in-force, automated HR systems, and HR policies and programs.
• Builds and managing a workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensuring that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, trained, appraised, and rewarded, and taking action to address performance and conduct problems.
• Serves as a change agent in bringing about strategic change to meet organizational goals. This would entail establishing an organizational vision in conjunction with the Agency's vision and mission statements and implementing it in a continuous changing environment.
• Advises Agency leadership on the scope and coverage of the FEMA personnel programs and how to best align and integrate human capital strategies and policies with the Agency's and Department's goals and program planning.
• Plans and directs the execution of Agency-wide personnel management programs comprising a full range of major personnel service functions of broad scope and a high degree of complexity.
• Executes human capital policies and programs through subordinate division chiefs, at headquarters, regional, and field offices, and Agency management officials and supervisors.
• Responsible for formulating and implementing Agency-wide personnel policies and programs.
• Serves as the Agency's authoritative leader and expert on all issues pertaining to personnel management, advising top Agency officials on the personnel management needs of the Agency as a whole and how it affects organizational performance of staff, policies, and programmatic issues.
• Shares responsibility for and involvement in public advocacy of the Agency's human capital policies and programs.
• Provides advice, counsel and leadership, technical guidance to Agency officials on personnel management policy and requirements that must be satisfied in management determinations, organizational changes, and realignments involving their respective programs.
• Provides leadership and direction in preserving the integrity of the merit principles while conforming to the new guidelines for streamlined and efficient personnel programs. Serves as the FEMA representative to the Department's Human Capital Leadership Council (HCLC).
• Maintains liaison with the Office of Personnel Management in matters relating to the development, interpretation, and application of personnel regulations and procedures.
• Develops, plans, and establishes standards to provide for effective analysis and improvement of the Agency organization and implements plans for the systematic and continuing evaluation of personnel policies, program objectives, at all Agency organizational levels. Assuring that these objectives are understood and executed effectively, that they are sufficient to accomplish their intended purpose, and that all phases of the program meet statutory, regulatory, policy, and administrative requirements and standards of Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, or any other Federal agency having personnel management jurisdiction.
• Represents the Agency at meetings, including those with Congress, Congressional committees, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, other federal agencies, state and local governments, exercising authority to present the view of the FEMA Administrator, Deputy Administrator and Associate Administrator, Mission Support on human capital matters.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/w SCI security clearance.
• Selectee will be required to complete form OGE-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Form.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1 : Demonstrated executive-level experience leading, developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive, state of the art, progressive, agile, and adaptable human capital programs with a focus on mission delivery and outcomes, where not 100% of human capital personnel work under a matrixed human capital program.

TQ 2 : Demonstrated executive-level experience developing a vision and enhancing human capital organizations and staffing structures, IT systems, business processes and data to ensure a focus on customer experience, timeliness, quality, transparency, and accountability in an organization with an operational mission.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to address the (5) ECQs in your resume. In lieu of, you MUST attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

There is no recognized education to qualify for this position; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation will be acceptable.

Additional information

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.

All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. If selected, you will be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. In this event, this service may include duties other than those specified in the official position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.

Background Investigation: You must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation in order to obtain a Top-Secret w/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement :

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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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