The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as the senior executive responsible for administering the federal Judiciary's human resources (HR) program, provides leadership and vision for the Judiciary's HR programs, and oversees HR services for the 30,000 employees and judges that comprise the federal Judiciary nationwide.
Duties The CHRO serves as a subject matter expert on all matters relating to human resources in the Judiciary and serves as the principal staff advisor to the Judicial Resources Committee of the Judicial Conference. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Leading and overseeing the work of the Human Resources Office with a diverse staff of approximately 100 total government employees.
- Overseeing a broad range of advisory and operational services directly supporting human resources activities in federal court units located throughout the nation, including policy interpretations, payroll administration, staffing and classification, benefits and retirement administration and education, judges' compensation and retirements programs, training, work force analysis, manpower modeling, recruitment, and employee engagement.
- Creating and monitoring performance metrics, supporting retirement and financial audits, assessing customer satisfaction, and implementing process improvements for all key services.
- Directing human resources activities in accordance with the laws, regulations, and policies governing federal Judiciary employment.
- Developing and managing a robust communications program to provide information to federal Judiciary employees, management, and judges in support of the human resources policies and programs.
- Efficiently and effectively planning and managing personnel funding, contracts, workspace, equipment, and other resources placed under the oversight of the office.
- Leading and participating in nation-wide projects and programs in which the Judiciary's human resources policies are considered.
- Serving as the principal advisor to the courts, federal judges, Judiciary officials, committees and subcommittees of the Judicial Conference of the United States, and advisory groups on all functions related to human resources.
- Representing and speaking on behalf of the AOUSC with senior officials of other government organizations and private organizations regarding significant human resources issues affecting the Judiciary.
- Working with court executives on strategic planning, agency operations, problem resolution, and development of new and innovative programs to support the AOUSC mission.
- Fostering and maintaining productive relationships with court executives and staff, federal judges, officials in the executive and legislative branches, and representatives of private industry.
- Monitoring the external environment and advising federal Judiciary leaders about changes in federal human resources policies and laws that may impact federal Judiciary personnel and judges.
- Serving as a thought leader regarding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks to human resources management within the federal Judiciary.
Salary Conditions of Employment - All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.
- All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Specialized Experience : Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.
Specialized experience for this position is demonstrated experience in developing, managing, implementing, and improving a human resources management program. This experience should include recruitment and staffing, automated HR initiatives, employee relations, employee development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR policy development and implementation.
Additional Assessment : Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Mandatory Technical Qualifications : The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a complex human resources management organization and related programs, including workforce/staffing assessment, classification, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, employee development and training, human resources information systems, and strategic human capital planning.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a complex multi-level organization to include integrating organizational operations with the agency's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and objectives.
- Ability to successfully meet customer expectations as evidenced by a proven track record of strong customer service orientation.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): A narrative response as part of the application package that addresses all of the following ECQs is
MANDATORY for all other applicants. Please limit your response to two pages. - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
- Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
- Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
- Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
- Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Other Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Documents For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- MTQ Narrative - Statement addressing the MTQs
- Current or former career AOES/SES members - Provide a copy of your AOES/SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career AOES/SES status or reinstatement eligibility.
- Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) - Submit a copy of your CDP certification.
- ECQ Narrative - A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is mandatory for all applicants who are not current or former career AOES/SES members, and/or completed an OPM approved CDP.
- Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Current or former Federal Civilian employees - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 08/21/2024 to receive consideration.
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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