Human Resources Officer

Full Job Description

In this Temporary Promotion/Detail, you will serve as the VISN 04 Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and will have delegated appointing authority and responsibility to manage and direct the human resources program for a large and complex VISN, which includes and supports geographically separated Medical Centers/Healthcare Systems and outpatient sites of care.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/02/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.

In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above.

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria: Criteria 1- Graduate Degree and Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.

Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector.

Qualifying specialized experience includes: Experience in executing, directing, or managing the delivery of federal civilian human resources (HR) services involving multiple of the following functions recruitment and placement, position management and classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, employee benefits, oversight of automated personnel information systems or employee development Ensuring compliance with governing laws and regulations; developing, interpreting, and/or advising senior management on HR policies and administration Providing substantive input to the strategic planning of human capital resources for an organization; and understanding of HR Modernization goals and objectives.

-OR- Criteria 2- Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in federal service that demonstrates HR management knowledge, concepts and principles and the performance of work in one or more of the HR specialty areas.

Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector.

Qualifying specialized experience includes: Experience in executing, directing, or managing the delivery of federal civilian human resources (HR) services involving multiple of the following functions - recruitment and placement, position management and classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, employee benefits, oversight of automated personnel information systems or employee development.

Ensuring compliance with governing laws and regulations; developing, interpreting, and/or advising senior management on HR policies and administration.

Providing substantive input to the strategic planning of human capital resources for an organization; and understanding of HR Modernization goals and objectives. Major Duties:

This is a Temporary Promotion/Detail not to exceed one year. The temporary promotion/detail may end prior to one year or be extended based on agency policy and operational needs.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Serves as an advisor and consultant to VISN 04 top management at facilities and executives in the VISN office.

Advocates and influence the acceptance and administration of sound human resources (HR) management concepts, practices, and personnel innovations in day-to-day operations and act as a consultant/partner with management.

Provides advice, consultative service, and guidance to all supervisory levels throughout the VISN on human resources management principles, techniques, acceptable personnel practices, as well as statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements from agencies/organizations.

Develops information and prepare special or recurring reports and studies related to the total human resources program or specific HR areas for the HRO and executive management.

Reviews draft regulations, standards, or other guidance for their impact on the VISN's regional HR programs.

Identifies long and short-range needs, formulate proposals for top management consideration, and plan and initiate improvement actions for VISN-wide implementation and quality attainment.

Monitors HR Admin SAIL/Network Director performance plan metrics to ensure any issues are identified and fully addressed and report on findings and the procedures established or improved in response to them.

Serves as key resource on issues such as realignments and reorganizations and support HR information systems. Evaluates budget and forecasts FTEE to carry out HR responsibilities VISN-wide.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Officer/PD60822A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

A pre-placement physical examination is not required.