Deputy Director (Human Resources) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. HRD-2025-0006 Department District of Columbia Courts
Salary $163,964.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/26/2025 Close Date 7/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

Incumbent serves as the Deputy Director for the Human Resources Division and responsible for supporting the HR Director in managing the development and implementation of new or reengineered human resources management tools and processes, and utilizes new technologies to attract, develop, and retain a skilled, high achieving, and diverse workforce.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

Duties

The Deputy Director of the Human Resources Division operates with full administrative authority in the absence of the Director. Directly supervises the Benefits Officer, Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Information Systems Manager, and Talent Acquisition Branch Manager.

Brief Description of Duties:

  • Directs a positive and customer service oriented Human Resources Management program for approximately 1,400 employees.
  • Ensures and provides excellent customer service in consultative and advisory services to senior leaders, divisions and branches of the court, participating in conferences and meetings, and advising in the planning of new and revised operating programs on personnel related issues.
  • Leads the development of human resources management policies, regulations, procedures, and programs to anticipate and meet the needs of DC Courts and to comply with governing statutes and regulations.
  • Plans work to be accomplished by team members sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion. Assigns work based on priorities, requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees. Ensures timeliness and accuracy and pro-actively adjust deadlines due to anticipated or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Identifies opportunities to streamline human resources processes and leverage technology to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiencies.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret human resources data from various sources, providing valuable insights and recommendations to drive data-based decision-making.
  • Assists in human resources strategic planning and the execution of the strategic plan.
  • Assists in staff development through coaching, identifying developmental needs, establishing learning plans and measuring outcomes.
  • Conducts research on a variety of human resources issues and summarizes key points for presentation to DC Court staff.
  • Assists in establishing and managing the human resources budget, with the ability to defend/justify requests and serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives for specific Human Resources contracts ensuring performance standards/service levels are met and payments are issued promptly.
  • Serves as human resources liaison with federal, district, state, local and private organizations.
  • Hears and resolves employee complaints, referring more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Background and security investigation are required.
  • This position is Excepted Service appointment.

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
  3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of  college transcript or degree)
  4. List of (3) professional references
  5. Copy of management training program certificate (if applicable)


All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Human Resource (HR) Management, Business or Public Administration, Court Management or a related field; six (6) years of experience in a full range of human resource functions, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity leading staff responsible for a full range of human resources policies, programs and operations. Must demonstrate experience in at least three (3) of the following human resources areas: talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee relations, position classification, workforce planning, data analysis and performance management.

Graduation from the DC Court's Management Training Program may be substituted for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. copy of certificate) with your application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or closely related field
  • Society for Human Resources Management - Senior Certified Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources or Human Resources Certification Institute certification
  • Experience leading a customer focused, multi-functional organization’s human resources program in developing and implementing improvements to human resources programs and service delivery to meet strategic goals.

Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.  If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.

Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees.

All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

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.

This is not a federal position.

The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs:  Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.

Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:

http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp

The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:

Annual Leave:  New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.

Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.

In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.

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.

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.

Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.


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Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
  3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or diploma)
  4. List of (3) professional references
  5. Copy of management training program certificate (if applicable)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

G. Brandon
Address
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States

Next steps

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