Summary This position is within the Department of Energy, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Human Resources Service Center (HRSC), Accountability office. As the Accountability Manager, your strategic leadership is vital to the HRSC's mission. You will guide a team dedicated to HR program integrity, serving as the central authority on quality assurance and policy compliance to drive excellence across the Human Resources Service Center. Responsibilities Powering the Pacific Northwest: Shape the Future of Federal HR at Bonneville Power Administration At Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission to deliver clean, reliable power is fueled by a world-class team. We are seeking a visionary Accountability Manager to be the cornerstone of our HR operations. In this newly created senior leadership role, you will be the ultimate authority on HR compliance and quality assurance, empowered to build and lead a program that underpins the integrity of our support for thousands of employees. If you are a leader driven to create impact and establish standards of excellence, this is your opportunity to shape the future of HR at a vital federal agency. As our Accountability Manager, you will be entrusted to: Serve as the definitive technical authority for the entire Human Resources Service Center, providing expert guidance on all matters of compliance, regulations, and internal policy. Personally represent the agency in high-level negotiations and consultations with executive personnel, managers in other federal agencies, and regulatory organizations. Lead, mentor, and empower a specialized team, setting priorities and schedules to ensure the successful delivery of all accountability and quality assurance programs. Lead the design and establishment of new, innovative HR programs and frameworks that have a broad and lasting impact on the entire HRSC. Function as the primary strategic liaison for complex external audits, including those conducted by the Department of Energy and the Office of the Inspector General. Direct the entire lifecycle of HR policies, from HR Directives to Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring they are consistently reviewed, updated, and implemented. Evaluate and provide decisive recommendations on major agency-wide plans and proposals, ensuring alignment with top-level federal guidelines and standards. Resolve the most critical and complex challenges by leading expert committees and working groups, developing innovative solutions to systemic HR issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period. This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience: 1) conducting audits or quality control reviews of human resources programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; 2) analyzing complex compliance issues to develop and recommend changes to company-wide HR policies and procedures; and 3) advising management as a technical expert on a range of HR accountability and compliance matters. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Reasonable Accommodation for USAHire: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
