Director, Office of Human Capital

Full Job Description

The position is located within the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division.

The Director, Office of Human Capital, serves as DOJ's senior executive for human capital policy and workforce governance, providing strategic leadership and oversight of Department-wide human capital programs and advising senior leadership on workforce strategy and compliance.

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY.

Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume.

The resume-based application should not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.

Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director, Office of Human Capital.

Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING.

Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY.

Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE.

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS.

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ 1: .

Documented leadership and management experience to direct a staff responsible for a full range of departmental human capital policies, programs, and operations for multiple components.

MTQ 2: Documented experience with Federal sector human capital management policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with governing statutes and regulations, including management of human capital information Technology (IT) systems.

MTQ 3: Documented experience in one or more human capital functions that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and ability to provide high-level analysis and guidance in developing and implementing viable results-oriented solutions across multiple functional areas.

Major Duties:

The Director serves as the senior executive authority for human capital governance and principal advisor to the Assistant Attorney General for Administration (AAG/A) and Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) on Department-wide workforce strategy, policy, and accountability.

The Director collaborates with senior leadership across the Department to ensure a high-performing, mission-ready workforce aligned with statutory, regulatory, and Administration priorities.

The Director leads enterprise human capital governance, establishes binding policy and operational standards, and oversees compliance with civil service laws, merit system principles, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, and Executive Orders affecting workforce management.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Enterprise Human Capital Governance: Direct the formulation, coordination, and oversight of Department-wide human capital (hc) policies, regulations, programs, and systems.

Establish binding standards for staffing, classification, executive resources, employee and labor relations, learning and development, and human capital accountability.

Executive Workforce Leadership: Lead the Human Capital Executive Committee, comprised of DOJ component HC leaders, to ensure consistent implementation of Department-wide policies.

Set strategic priorities for workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development.

Policy Authority & Compliance: Ensure Department compliance with civil service laws, merit system principles, OPM regulations, and Executive Orders.

Direct the human capital accountability program, conduct compliance reviews, and require corrective actions where necessary.

Strategic Human Capital Planning: In coordination with the CHCO, direct the Department's Human Capital Strategic Plan, aligning workforce strategies with mission requirements and Administration priorities.

Integrate human capital strategy with other executive management functions and lines of business.

Interagency Leadership & Representation: Represent the Department in engagements with OPM and the Deputy CHCO Council.

Participate in government-wide human capital policy deliberations and reform initiatives.

Advisory & Executive Counsel: Serve as a principal advisor to the CHCO, AAG/A, and other senior leadership officials on workforce risks, policy options, organizational design, and long-range strategic workforce issues.