Branch Chief

About this role

For GS-15: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

To qualify for this GS-201-15, applicants must meet 4 of the following examples of specialized experience: Researching, developing, and implementing human resources policy that meets government-wide and Departmental requirements and providing authoritative guidance to senior executives and management officials on policy matters, including interpretation of new legislation and regulations. Directing agency-wide HR programs, including accountability and quality assurance initiatives, by developing study plans, goals, objectives, and measures of success, evaluating program status, adjusting priorities, and coordinating with higher authority to resolve systemic issues and improve service delivery.

Advising and representing executive leadership and the HR community, providing authoritative consultation and influencing management to implement recommendations on sensitive and controversial administrative matters, including labor-management relations, performance management, strategic planning, accountability, and legislative analysis. Communicating HR policy and guidance across the Department by convening working sessions, developing position papers and briefing materials for top management to inform strategic decisions, and maintaining a repository of current and historical policies for agency use.

Planning and directing the work of subordinate employees to include establishing performance standards, providing feedback, resolving complaints, initiating disciplinary actions, and identifying employee developmental needs.

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