Chief Human Resources Officer Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 25-EOUSA-12772628-SES Department Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Salary $150,160.00 to $225,700.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/6/2025 Close Date 8/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit U.S. Attorneys | Executive Office for United States Attorneys | United States Department of Justice.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Federal employees-Competitive service, Federal employees-Excepted service, Senior executives, The public; All groups of qualified individuals; current Federal employees and reinstatement eligibles.

Duties

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position and serves as the senior advisor to the EOUSA Director on all human resources programs and oversees the provision of timely and accurate technical advice and operational support to United States Attorney Offices (USAOs) and EOUSA.

  • Leads strategic planning for all HR functions, assesses EOUSA and USAO HR workforce needs, and develops strategies and plans to meet them.
  • Evaluates and assesses the management of HR activities across EOUSA and the USAO community.
  • Directs the development and implementation of component HR policies and processes that provide optimal support for EOUSA and USAO mission activities.
  • Applies executive leadership and business management knowledge and skills to critical decisions and issues that affect the success of the component HR enterprise.
  • Consults with political and career senior leadership throughout the component to provide authoritative HR advice and guidance, explain new requirements and changes in existing internal and external human resources programs, and to provide advice on technical requirements and various programs, initiatives and benefits that are available to employees.
  • Assesses EOUSA and USAO HR workforce demographics and future requirements to develop succession planning strategies.
  • In addition to HR, the CHRO oversees the Security and Emergency Management Staff and Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
  • Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
  • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
  • You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
  • You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
  • You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided)

**Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Chief Human Resources Officer. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ 1: COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. 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. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

ECQ 5: ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position, the following MTQs have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

MTQ 1: Experience which demonstrates (1) directing a geographically extensive and multi-functional human resources program and (2) directing development of HR policy/program initiatives that positively contributed to clients' ability to successfully accomplish their missions.

MTQ 2: Thorough knowledge of contemporary human resource management policies and workforce initiatives, including federal personnel laws and regulations and appropriate human resource program metrics.

MTQ 3: Experience which demonstrates partnership with other senior leaders to solve critical organizational problems and make decisions involving complex or sensitive policies, allocation of resources, and other management concerns that impact nationwide or agency-wide operations.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.

Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.

EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download.

Reasonable Accommodation
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy.

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

  • Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.
  • Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
  • Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
  • False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
  • Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law

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

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Only experience obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date 08/20/2025 of this announcement will be considered.

Once this announcement closes the following will occur:

  1. A review of your resume, clear evidence of the 5 ECQs and MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
  2. Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
  3. The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
  4. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at EOUSA offices.
  5. The selectee will receive a tentative offer from the agency however before an agency can appoint a new SES member, the selected individual will be subject to further evaluation through a structured interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment.
NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but do not need to address the ECQs if you:
  1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
  2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
  3. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by OPM.
Proof of QRB certification must be provided in your application.

Required Documents

1. Resume supporting your experience and responses. Ensure that you address the ECQs and MTQs (no more than 2 pages, at least 11 pt font)

2. Current or former career SES members must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.

3. Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their certification.

4. Current or former Federal Civilian employees must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) documenting the following: 1) full position title; 2) appointment type; 3) occupational series; 4) pay plan, grade, and step; 5) tenure code; 6) service computation date (SCD).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/20/2025 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)

3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Janice Ashwell at janice.ashwell@usdoj.gov or 202-746-7360 as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.

Agency contact information

Janice Ashwell
Address
Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
175 N Street NE
3CON
Washington, DC 20530
US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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