Deputy Director of Operations.

Duties The incumbent will assist the Director of Operations in coordinating the development of integrated plans, local policies, strategies, guidelines, systems, and procedures for Wage Hour program activities in the Region. Assists in the evaluation of the overall impact and effectiveness of assigned Wage Hour programs in the region in meeting the needs of national program goals of the Wage and Hour Administrator. Assists in the direction of the program planning and management overviews in the areas of budget, personnel, procurement, health and safety, and information technology (IT) using New Core Financial Management System, Acquisition Management System (AMS), Wage and Hour Investigative Support and Reporting Database (WHISARD), Civil Money Penalty (CMP) system, Back Wage Follow-Up System (BWFS) and Treasury Disbursement Systems. Supervises the BWFS employees and directs a comprehensive review of ongoing financial systems such as CMP, BWFS, budget, procurement, personnel management, space, and IT within the region to ensure and enforce compliance by the District Offices with Wage Hour National Office and Regional Office policy, regulations, and procedures. Review systemic factors related to program effectiveness, such as fiscal operations, work organization, personnel management, quality controls, space management, health and safety management, and availability of necessary resources Reviews policy issuances and procedures prepared by operations to the Director of Operations, the Wage Hour National Office, especially as related to administrative matters for regional program implications in terms of operations feasibility, resource requirements, consistency, and all other program considerations. Service as the principal point of contact and technical expert on Labor-Management Relations and Performance Management for the Region by providing advice and counsel to management throughout the region. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be at least 16 years old. Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level. Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met. Subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met. Qualifications A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such position. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Helpful resources on creating a federal resume - and . Specialized Experience Applicants Must Have One Year (52 Weeks) Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-12 Grade, In The Federal Service Which Includes Experience working on projects that impact agency personnel management, employee/labor relations, administrative matters, regulatory fiscal decisions, and/or policy development. Experience in planning, scheduling and conducting projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve work operations in a program or support setting. Experience reviewing and evaluating the overall impact of programs in the areas of budget, personnel and/or IT and preparing papers and organizing briefings to managers, which encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days, if applicable), and minimum qualifications. These requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date, 08/13/2026, to be eligible for consideration. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Refer To These Links For More Information As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wage and Hour Division