Summary The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction and oversight to the Executive Resources Group, serve as a primary point of contact for Schedule C, noncareer SES, and Presidential hires throughout the Department, and assist in managing the executive and political human resources programs. The Deputy Assistant Director Performs golden glove for the politicals, working closely with the Attorney General's office and the White House liaison office. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-15, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide direction and oversight to the Executive Resources Group, serve as a primary point of contact for Schedule C, noncareer SES, and Presidential hires throughout the Department, and assist in managing the executive and political human resources programs Serve as consultant and subject matter expert to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Human Capital, Security, and Administration (DAAG-HCSA), JMD OHC leadership, staff, and component leadership on HR innovation strategies and activities that align with and support the DOJ's mission, objectives, and key priorities Generate new concepts, principles, and methods in the development and promotion of cross-functional human resources areas (i.e., compensation, workforce planning, HR IT, classification, staffing, etc.), innovation, and organizational change Provide senior executives with customer service and issue resolution Assess program taskers and program status; and in doing so, utilize analytical and program planning skills and abilities to evaluate a multitude of management, administrative and technical actions, taskers, and initiatives Provide administrative supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit; Perform the administrative human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (CTAP/ICTAP), at GS-0201-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Providing Human Resources services in support of human resources regulations and policies for actions effecting the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Professional (SP) and Political Personnel; 2) Generating new concepts, principles, methods, or procedures in cross-functional human resources services (i.e. compensation, workforce planning, HR IT, classification, staffing, etc.) for innovation or organizational improvement; AND 3) Performing analytical studies, providing insight into implications of findings, developing implementation plans, and recommending innovation opportunities or resolutions. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/01/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/01/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. 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. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: EEO Statement/Policy DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Policy 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: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact listed below. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
