The Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) for Policy and Programs for the Department of the Interior serves as the senior executive responsible for enterprise-wide human capital policy, governance, compliance, and program oversight on all human capital strategies, programs and operations. The incumbent provides strategic leadership to ensure the Department's human capital strategies, policies, programs, and systems enable mission execution, workforce readiness, and compliance with applicable law, regulation, and Administration priorities. The position ensures the Department maintains an integrated, data-driven, and legally sound human capital framework supporting executives, managers, supervisors, human capital practitioners, and employees across the enterprise. It reports directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer and co-leads the Office of Human Capital alongside the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for Operations.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Serves as the senior executive responsible for the drafting, development and issuance of the Department's human capital policies, guidance and governance frameworks in accordance with federal law and regulations.

2. Leads the Department's strategic human capital planning efforts. Aligns workforce strategy and recruitment initiatives with mission requirements, budget planning, and organizational transformation initiatives.

3. Lead OHC's Strategic Policy and Programs (OHC-Policy) team in implementing workforce-related Executive Orders, guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and responding to all data calls related to the progress of implementation. Organizes and delivers briefings to the CHCO and Department leadership on key matters and seeks guidance and decision as needed.

4. Ensures that all OHC policies, guidance, and reports reflect the organization's standards and strategic intent by conducting a senior-level review for accuracy, completeness, readability and formatting prior to issuance. Routinely coordinates with the Office of the Solicitor, Office of Civil Rights and other stakeholders to ensure Department equities are appropriately addressed.

5. Serves as a key member of the OHC leadership team, providing strategic guidance and advice to the CHCO and Department leadership on human capital policy and initiatives impacting the workforce. Leads or participates in OHC working groups, leadership meetings, and townhalls.

6. Provides executive leadership for Department-wide human capital audit and evaluation programs. Oversees compliance with employment and labor laws; merit system principles; and performance evaluation standards.

7. Provides policy and program oversight for the full lifecycle management of Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Professional employees. Oversees executive resources policy and operations, Executive Resources Board operations, performance management, compensation frameworks, and succession planning.

8. Provides enterprise oversight of all human capital information systems. Establishes data governance standards and ensures system integration across platforms. Further leads OHC-Policy in identifying and implementing the use of artificial intelligence in OHC's daily workflow and functions. Identifies opportunities to consolidate or streamline programs and processes, improve cost effectiveness, and eliminate unnecessary redundancies.

9. In coordination with the Deputy CHCO for Operations, serve as a senior Department liaison with external oversight and policy entities, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, and other Federal agencies. Routinely attends CHCO Council meetings.

10. Builds, staffs, and manages the OHC-Policy team through effective recruiting, hiring, placement, and performance management activities.

11. Provides executive oversight of OHC business management. Establishes and manages enterprise processes for resource allocation, performance monitoring and operational governance.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
• This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
• Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
• Required to serve a one-year Senior Executive Service probationary period.
• Individuals selected for an SES position are subject to reassignment
• Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Tier 3 background investigation. This position sensitivity is Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret.

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 qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

• TQ 1 - Human Capital Policy and Strategic Compliance - Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership in developing, interpreting and implementing enterprise-wide human capital policies that ensure compliance with employment laws, merit system principles, and ethics requirements. Experience establishing governance, audit, and accountability frameworks aligned to Governmentwide and agency strategic objectives.
• TQ 2 - Strategic Human Capital Programs and Workforce Analytics - Demonstrated ability to lead and influence enterprise human capital programs integrating strategic workforce planning, executive resources management, and HR information systems. Experience using workforce analytics and technology to drive data-informed decision-making and organizational performance.

Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications listed below: By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

• 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 efficiently 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, 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: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

How you will be evaluated

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

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

Please upload the following documents:

1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:

• Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
• Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
• Duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and phone number
• Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
• Salary
• Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. REQUIRED(Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility.

3. REQUIRED - If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.

4. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation. Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete.

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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