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Learn more about this agency07/06/2023 to 08/07/2023
$185,335 - $212,100 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Permanent change of duty station may be authorized.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
23-NNSA-XA-MB-ES-01018
735662000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from all United States citizens. You do not need to be a current or former federal employee to apply. Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
Director, Office of Human Resources, functions as the Human Resources (HR) Director for the agency and reports to the Deputy Associate Administrator for Management in the Office of Management and Budget.
The HR Director carries out specific authorities under delegation from the Administrator and Associate Administrator, directing and overseeing a Human Resources program; workforce analysis and planning; and executive resources management across NNSA, encompassing competitive and excepted service HR systems.
NNSA's goal is to have a state-of-the-art Human Resources program that will ensure long-term success of its vital national security mission and enable NNSA to attract, recruit, retain, and sustain the future Federal workforce. The office consists of four divisions, the Policy and Initiatives, Employee Management Relations Division, Employment and Workforce Planning Division, Executive Resources Division headed by a subordinate supervisor and is responsible for managing a sizeable workforce with substantial program responsibility.
The Director is responsible for managing and overseeing development and implementation of the NNSA Demonstration Project on pay-banding and pay-for performance that waives parts of Title 5 to provide NNSA the tools and flexibilities needed to gain and maintain a competitive edge in the current and future marketplace.
As the NNSA Director of Human Resources, and principal advisor on management and HR to the Administrator, the Associate Administrator for Management and Budget, and other top agency officials, the incumbent provides proactive, energetic, cohesive, and sensitive leadership on all matters involving HR and workforce management across NNSA. This includes all specialized human resources programs, including personnel operations, employee relations, personnel policy development, workforce planning, performance management, information systems and benefits. Oversees development of information systems that are used to automate various human resources functions and to obtain data more effective.
Oversees and directs Executive Resources services for NNSA, including staffing of SES, Political, Senior Level, Science and Professional, and Excepted Service positions; managing the NNSA Executive Resources Board process (including scheduling of formal Board meetings and implementing of actions approved by the Board); managing the Executive performance management and awards systems, such as SES performance awards, Presidential Rank Awards; and providing advisory services and support to Headquarters and Field elements on Executive Resources matters.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before the appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with a DOE Executive Consultant to finalize your ECQ narrative for OPM submission.
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE (HSPD-12): A selectee's appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, random testing after appointment.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs & MTQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
As part of the Resume Based recruitment method, the ERB Panel conducts a structured interview for all applicants, both competitive and non-competitive, who are determined to be in the top category from the ERB Rating Panel. Based on the Panel's evaluation, applicants who are determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive service (SES).
Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. The Department's appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection, and in competitive cases, OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM/QRB certification is required, the candidate identified for selection is required to prepare their ECQ package for OPM/QRB certification. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
It is important you include and address all ECQs, MTQs, and accomplishments in your resume, MTQ narrative, and optional cover letter. A sample 5-page resume addressing ECQs can be viewed in the Guide to SES Qualifications (indexed at page 29-37).
Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. If you fail to submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
All statements made in this application are subject to investigation and any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.
The application process is as follows:
You may check your application status any time after the announcement closes. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to the system to drive status updates notification for applicants. We recommend that you update your USAJOBS profile to receive these status updates via email after the announcement closes. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. Applicants who meet the mandatory ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives. Failure to meet all qualifications automatically disqualifies an applicant. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Persons tentatively selected for appointment to SES positions must prepare their ECQ package for OPM/QRB certification. The QRB review and certification is the last critical step in the SES selection process, and all SES candidates must have their executive qualifications certified by a QRB before being appointed as career members of the SES. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/735662000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a separately organized agency of the Department of Energy. We manage highly visible U.S. National Security Programs, enhance U.S. national security through research, development, production, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, promote international nuclear non-proliferation and safety, reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction, provide the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion, and oversee national laboratories and other production facilities to maintain U.S. leadership in science and technology.
Please view the following links for additional information:
Explore a world of opportunities at NNSA - Bing video
Working at NNSA.pdf (energy.gov)
