Duties

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position is located in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United

States Capitol Police (USCP). The OHR is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, administration, and coordination of all human capital and related systems, and responsibilities for the USCP. OHR also provides services as the Chief Human Resources Capital Officer that focuses on agency-wide human capital strategies.

The Deputy Director reports directly to the Director, Office of Human Resources/Chief Human Capital Officer (OHR/CHCO), and shares fully with the Director in the overall management of OHR activities, providing broad human resources expertise across OHR programs. Responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations and information within the organization. Provides recommendations, project coordination and project assistance to the Director. Serves as the sole coordinator, acting under the auspices of the Director on special projects and proposals which at times have sensitive and confidential material.

Utilizes thorough knowledge and understanding of the USCP mission, objectives, and program goals in advising the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Police, and other program officials on the formulation of major plans and policies to ensure progressive human resources, organization and management policies, programs, and practices.

The Deputy Director provides decision support to the Director, OHR and is intimately involved in broad program policy development and implementation of the HR policy both internally to OHR and the Department, and is instrumental in structuring and managing the program, budget, and personnel resource decision process.

Provides authoritative and comprehensive advice and assistance to ensure the integration and validation of HR budget programs and institutionally managed requirements. Develops, prepares, analyzes, and validates short and long-term budget planning estimates in support of objectives and related work.

In collaboration with the Director, OHR, and other key USCP managers, formulates performance measurement results and linkages as an essential part of the performance-based budget for the agency.

The tour of duty for this position is the hours required to meet the needs of the Office. Hours are subject to change on short notice and may require working additional duty.

Performs all other duties assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. citizen.

This position requires a Top-Secret security clearance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

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to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements

described below.

For the CP-13 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of

specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-12/GS-14 level managing

and directing human resources functions and activities, including providing

program leadership, direction, guidance, oversight, and advisory/consultation

services as it relates to the following HR programs (at least 2): Compensation

Management; Payroll and HR information systems; Human Resources Recruitment; Staffing and Placement; Employee and Labor Relations; Performance Management;

Employee Benefits; and Employee Assistance.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:

As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.

Criminal History Check Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.

Credit Check Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.

Selective Service Registration Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/

Fingerprint Check Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record.

Background Investigation Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

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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.

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.