Assistant Human Resources Officer

Offices, Boards and Divisions • Washington, DC • 1h ago

Summary Join one of the Department of Justice's leading Human Resources programs. The Civil Division seeks an Assistant Human Resources Officer for the Accountability and Development Team to lead HR accountability, process improvement, and workforce development initiatives. The position shapes HR systems, develops HR professionals, and supports Division-wide training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and supervisors at key career stages. Responsibilities As a GS- 0201-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Supervises HR Specialists and support staff. Assigns and reviews work, sets priorities, evaluates performance, and addresses staffing, conduct, and training needs. Provides coaching and development to build staff capability and ensure high-quality service delivery. Leads HR accountability and quality assurance activities across the Division. Develops standardized HR processes, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance. Conducts internal audits and reviews of HR programs and personnel actions, identifies risks and improvement opportunities, and recommends corrective actions. Develops performance measures to evaluate HR service quality and effectiveness. Directs HR staff development programs, including training, mentoring, and career development initiatives. Designs competency models and training programs across HR functional areas. Identifies skill gaps and develops strategies to strengthen long-term HR workforce capability, including succession planning. Leads Division-wide employee and leadership development programs for attorneys, paralegals, supervisors, and managers. Develops and delivers training programs, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives. Coordinates blended learning approaches and evaluates program effectiveness to improve workforce capability. Supports HR strategic planning and organizational improvement initiatives. Conducts workforce analyses, identifies capability gaps, and develops recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Leads or supports special projects and provides analytical reports and dashboards to senior leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the GS-15 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes: Leading or managing human resources programs such as workforce planning, employee development, leadership development, or HR operations; Developing or improving HR policies, procedures, or processes to improve efficiency, consistency, or compliance with applicable laws and agency requirements; Advising senior leaders on human resources issues involving workforce needs, program performance, or organizational effectiveness; and Leading or supervising HR staff, contractors, or teams performing HR-related work. Examples of qualifying experience may include: leading HR improvement efforts across an organization, developing training or development programs for employees or supervisors, or managing HR initiatives that improve how a large organization operates. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Additional Information The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply, you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for? CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: For more information, see USAJOBS Federal Employees. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see: Military Spouse Information SCHEDULE A, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Learn more at USAJOBS - Individuals with Disabilities. General Employment Information: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/manual-and-procedures-providing-reasonable-accommodation DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Issued December 31, 2025 SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

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