Duties
Job Summary:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
The Talent and Development Specialist position is located in the Human Capital Immediate Office, House Human Capital Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House).
The House Human Capital Office provides personnel services to CAO employees and targeted services to the Congressional community, including confidential counseling, well-being initiatives, the House Human Resources Hub (HR Hub), the House Resume Bank, and career transition programs for Veterans, Gold Star Family Members, and Active-Duty Military Spouses.
As a member of the House Human Capital Office team, the Talent and Development Specialist is responsible for several important activities, including: (1) contributing to the design and implementation of innovative programs and services to enhance the way Member, Committee, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, retain, and engage staff; (2) providing consultative support and services based on HR best practices tailored for the House; (3) updating and enhancing the HR Hub and associated programs, including the House Resume Bank and New Member Resume Bank; and (4) using data and metrics to track the overall impact of the office’s programs, services, and initiatives.
Grade level at the time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility. The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serves as the talent and development expert at the House of Representatives to include consultative guidance on human resource best practices tailored to help Members, Committees, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, retain, and engage staff.
- Assist in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to recruit highly qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds for U.S. House Member, Committee, and Leadership offices.
- Assists with the design, development, implementation, and updates of the HR Hub to ensure Member, Committee, and Leadership Offices have access to best practice tools, tips, and resources.
- Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes information to inform organizational decision-making; provides recommendations for improvements, modifications, and/or enhancements to assure responsiveness to changing requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with Members, Chiefs of Staff, congressional staff, educational institutions, professional associations, and community organizations to strengthen congressional talent pipelines.
- Manages the House Employment Bulletin and other recruiting sources to identify and cultivate an applicant pool matching the needs of individual Member, Committee, and Leadership offices.
- Builds, monitors, and manages the New Member Resume Bank during Congressional transitions.
- Promotes programs and services at a variety of events and outreach activities.
- Ensures that programs, services, and offerings are delivered efficiently and effectively.
- Contributes to special limited term projects and initiatives assigned from leadership.
- Completes appropriate after-action reviews and recommends program enhancements.
- Implements internal workplace policies, standards, procedures, practices, as well as training and communication programs and plans.
- Promotes and articulates those values associated with workplace safety, best practices, exemplary business ethics, and integrity.
- Ensures full organizational compliance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the House of Representatives and Legislative Branch employment laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Demonstrated understanding of the congressional office environment, including the unique staffing challenges, operational demands, and priorities of Member offices.
- Experience building relationships with Members, office leadership, congressional staff, or external stakeholders.
- Strong customer service and consultative experience with the ability to assess needs and provide thoughtful, practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information and facilitating discussions with diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to the social sciences, business, management, or organizational development preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience hiring, managing, and mentoring staff in a House Member, Leadership or Committee office is preferred.
- Two to five years of professional experience working in a U.S. House of Representatives Member office is preferred.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:
- Knowledge of Federal (Legislative Branch preferred) and private sector HR programs and procedures.
- Knowledge of best practices, concepts, and programs in the areas of recruiting, hiring, and developing talent.
- Ability to analyze problems and evaluate viewpoints and proposals.
- Ability to exercise discretion.
- Knowledge of employee engagement principles and practices.
- Skill in coordination and consultation.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply communication methods and principles.
- Knowledge of training, facilitation, and presentation principles.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply strategic communication methods and principles.
- All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).
Additional information
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.
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.