Deputy Executive Director, Operations Office of Human Capital Services (HCS)

Job title: Deputy Executive Director, Operations Office of Human Capital Services (HCS)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThe Deputy Executive Director for Operations, Office of Human Capital Services serves under the supervision of the Executive Director, Office of Human Capital Services as one of the two principal advisors to the Chief of Staff (COS), Principal Deputy Under Secretary (PDUSB), and the Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) and other key senior leaders within VA on matters pertaining to VBA’s human capital operations, practices, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and directives.Overview

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Open & closing dates12/19/2024 to 01/02/2025Salary$147,649 – $214,300 per yearPay scale & gradeES 00Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You are expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes– permanent change of station with Appraised Value Offer relocation services may be authorized. For more information on PCS and AVO visit http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceSenior ExecutivePromotion potential00Job family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberVA-SES-12640447-24-NEControl number825006300This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll groups of qualified individuals.DutiesThe position is located in the Office of Human Capital Services (HCS), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and reports to the Executive Director, HCS. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:1) Responsible for leadership of HCS and the multi-geographically dispersed Human Resources Centers (HRCs) which are solely responsible for managing, overseeing, & executing the staffing, recruitment, and placement of VBA’s entire workforce.2) Collaborates with executive level counterparts within VACO, HR&A, NCA, VHA, and VBA, to ensure the work of the organization is strategically aligned to the VA and VBA Strategic and Succession Plans, goals, mission, priorities, and key objectives.3) Works with the Executive Director, HCS to lead the operational management & strategic direction of HCS.4) Manages a senior leadership team responsible for ensuring VBA’s current & future hiring models are properly designed, executed, & sustainable.5) Provides executive leadership and manages recruitment and staffing organizations who perform diverse functions supporting VBA recruitment, nationwide delegated examining recruitment to include consulting and training on the USA Staffing system, HRSmart, Manager Self-Service, eOPF,and ePerformance.6) Represents VBA as an Executive member or lead of enterprise-level or interagency councils, Senior Executive level working groups, and project teams.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• US citizenship is required.
• One – year probationary period required for initial SES appointment.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of drug screening required.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally.
• VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 2 position and the salary range is $147,649 to $214,300. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.

QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical and executive core qualifications. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive level assignments such as director of a regional office, medical facility or program manager. An individual’s total experience, education and volunteer work experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative response to each of the following ECQs and include your name on each page. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and demonstrate the underlying competencies in the narrative. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). Applicants should use the Challenge, Context, Action and Results (CCAR) model below when responding to each ECQ:

• Challenge. Describe a specific problem or goal.
• Context. Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale, etc.).
• Action. Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
• Result. Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Your narrative response should not exceed 10 pages, be typed in 12 point font with one-inch margins. It is recommended that you include 2 recent (not older than 10 years) examples per ECQ and draft your ECQs in a Word document before uploading into the system to ensure these guidelines are met. Information that exceeds these guidelines will not be reviewed. Detailed information on each ECQ, the underlying and fundamental competencies, sample narratives and a tips sheet for writing effective ECQs are available in the “Guide To Senior Executive Service Qualifications” at: .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. (Underlying Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision)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. (Underlying Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others and Team Building)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. (Underlying Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility)4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically. (Underlying Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management and Technology Management)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. (Underlying Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy and Influencing/Negotiation)TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ)s: In addition, all applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following specific TQ(s). Please label and include your name on each page. Please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled managing a large public or private sector organization that administers complex, rules-based benefits or services, etc. It is recommended that you draft your TQ(s) in a word document and then upload into the system.TQ1: Demonstrated senior level experience and mastery in the development, implementation, and operational oversight of a comprehensive human capital services program office or an HR operations department for a large public or private sector organization.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationVeteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: .Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.

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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. .

Expected salary: $147649 – 214300 per year

Location: Washington DC

Job date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:47:31 GMT

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