Summary You will serve as the Human Resources Director (HRD) for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC). You will oversee and direct a comprehensive, dynamic, progressive and effective manpower and Human Capital Management (HCM) program for FRC by creating and implementing strategies and initiatives based on and including budget, workforce requirements and projects, Department of Navy (DoN) goals, mission needs, and congressional mandates. Responsibilities You will represent customer-based organizations in personnel matters with (Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR), etc.) and recognize employee associations and labor unions. You will serve as the liaison with the servicing Office of Civilian Human Resources Talent Acquisition and Staffing team to ensure that civilian customer needs are met in the areas of recruitment, processing, records maintenance, and system reports. You will interpret, develop, promulgate, and implement higher echelon policies, procedures, and instructions governing the human resources program within the general framework generated by higher authority. You will ensure the dissemination of regulations, directives, and procedures which translate desires, objectives and policies into practical and specific requirements. You will plan and execute workforce restructuring activities, design and deliver workforce reshaping and attrition management strategies, create and implement change management strategies, and workforce development programs. You will develop, justify, and execute the annual budgets for labor, material, travel, training, and contracts for the command. You will develop and administer the Position Management Board program for sites ensuring direction and organization structure review. You will review workforce metrics, changing labor market trends, qualification requirements, age of workforce, accidents and injuries, and personnel costs, etc. You will implement higher echelon polices, processes, and guidance in the areas involving: staffing/recruitment, classification/position management, employee/labor relations, and Workforce Development, performance management, incentive awards, etc. You will provide management representation in the recognition, negotiation, and contract administration phases of the labor relations program of activities with exclusive bargaining units, and on difficult cases providing employee relations services. You will provide expert support for senior NAVAIR and local managers' efforts to devise long-range strategies, priorities, and plans, which help in the successful implementation of these transformations and initiatives. You will participate on and/or direct special projects for the command. You will supervise a staff of approximately 60 Human Resources (HR) professionals and support personnel who are responsible for advising and assisting managers and supervisors in multiple disciplines of HR. You will ensure advice and guidance is provided to top management officials regarding merit principles and collaborate with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Equal Opportunity (EO) ensuring guidance and programs promote workforce representation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Executing, directing, or managing the delivery of civilian federal human resources (HR) services involving one or more of the following functions: staffing and recruitment, position classification, compensation, labor relations, employee relations, oversight of automated personnel information systems, or employee development; ensuring compliance with governing laws and regulations; developing, interpreting, or advising senior management on human resource policies and administration; or providing input for the strategic planning of human capital resources for an organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position work is primarily sedentary. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying of small office items is required. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice;?2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
