Deputy Assistant Commandant for Workforce Management and Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer

Clarification from the agency

• Open to the public • Competitive service • Excepted service • Senior Executives

The USCG is announcing a challenging Senior Executive Service career opportunity to serve as the Deputy Assistant Commandant for Workforce Management and Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer. The Deputy Assistant Commandant for Workforce Management and Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer responsibilities include:

• Providing executive level guidance and direction as supervisor of senior Workforce Management office chiefs in substantive and programmatic issues which are highly complex and involve developing policies and programs which affect the overall management of the Coast Guard's total workforce.
• Advising the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) on all aspects of human capital management for the total workforce. Including developing and implementing strategies and programs to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a high-performing total workforce that is aligned with the Coast Guard's mission and strategic goals.
• Collaborating with the CHCO on engagements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other component CHCOs to ensure alignment and coordination of DHS-wide human capital initiatives and best practices, while also supporting the advocacy of unique needs of the Coast Guard's total workforce within the larger DHS Human Capital framework.
• Developing and implementing military and civilian personnel management plans, policies, procedures, or methods, and taking appropriate action to ensure that program goals and objectives are met, including establishing and modifying work priorities, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the human resources program, assuring necessary inter and intra program coordination, and acting when required to improve work quality and productivity.
• Using data and partnering with strategic customers to forecast and predict accessions, promotions, retirements and separations, and other workforce flows compatible with force structures, personnel inventories, and billet/position targets.
• Managing cross-program workforce initiatives and responsibilities by partnering with the Chief Learning Officer to develop, coordinate, implement and monitor Coast Guard-wide strategic educational and training plans in the areas of recruitment, performance, awards, and employee and labor relations. Assuring merit-based criteria in determining qualifications, selections and assignments, training, promotions, details, discipline, and awards to personnel.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans for financial audit activities related to financial reporting, monitoring financial internal controls for effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial related requirements.
• Providing executive-level oversight, coordination, and direction to ensure business processes are optimized to support service delivery throughout the Coast Guard and to serve as sponsor for an integrated financial, procurement, and asset management information system.
• Advising top management officials regarding the programmatic aspects of operational and organizational changes, participating in planning relative to military and civilian human resources information to mission requirements, and relating objectives to the broad needs of management.
• Consulting with and advising senior personnel and management officials of the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Personnel Management, General Accounting Office, Department of Defense and other Federal and local departments and agencies on mattersrelating to Coast Guard programs and the improvement of human resources services in the Federal government.

Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
3. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
4. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
5. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
6. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
7. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience as an HR professional in providing leadership and direction to the development, implementation, integration, and management of military and civilian workforce management strategies, policies, programs, and techniques in support of the business needs of a large and complex (geographically dispersed/multidisciplinary) organization.

TQ 2: Demonstrated results-driven leadership and management of a subordinate staff performing a wide range of Human Capital policy development, planning, and operating activities, including recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, human resources technology, entitlements, benefits, performance, recognition, advancements and promotions, and Flag and SES management, etc.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. Applicants will be evaluated by a Rating and Ranking Review Panel composed of senior officials. The panel will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The executive panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The executive panel will rate and rank your resume against the mandatory technical qualifications and mandatory executive core qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates.

ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:

• CURRENT OR FORMER 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.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.

NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted.

Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.

Political Appointees: OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.

If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed on this announcement. Applicants MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Prior to selection, the candidate may be required to provide an original copy of any supporting/ validating documentation as well as other documentation to verify eligibility.

Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in elimination of further consideration for this position.

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