Deputy Director Office of Human Resources

Summary

NEH is an federal agency that supports the humanities in every state and U.S. jurisdiction. Since 1965, NEH has awarded over $6 billion to support museums, historic sites, universities, teachers, libraries, documentary filmmakers, public TV and radio stations, research institutions, scholars, and local humanities programming.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources, The functions of the office include setting personnel policy for the Endowment, directing the human resources management program, conducting related technical operations, providing management advisory services, maintaining personnel records, and preparing required reports. Partners with the Director of Human Resources to plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the NEH's human resources programs and strategic initiatives. Advises agency leadership, managers, and supervisors on laws, regulations, personnel actions, employee relations, and disciplinary matters. Oversees staff responsible for staffing, classification, employee relations, performance management, compensation, leave, benefits, records, employee development, and personnel administration. Assigns and reviews work, manages workloads, approves leave, identifies training needs, evaluates performance, and recommends awards or disciplinary actions. Represents the NEH before federal agencies, private organizations, foundations, academic institutions, and professional societies. Evaluates HR programs and procedures, leads service-improvement projects, and promotes collaboration, feedback, team building, and productivity. Advises management on addressing employee conduct or performance concerns and on the appropriate level of discipline and grievance procedures. Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. At the GS-14 level Qualified candidates must possess:1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or equivalent experience. Specialized experience is experience demonstrating the ability to apply advanced human resources principles and consultative techniques to deliver comprehensive HR services and advice. This includes leading teams on complex HR projects; gathering, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to identify trends, evaluate and resolve HR operational and workforce issues, and support data-driven recommendations; interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to develop recommendations; and advising management on HR programs and operations. Additionally, candidates should have substantive experience in at least four of the following areas: staffing, classification and position management, executive resources, pay and leave administration, learning and development, performance management, federal benefits and work-life programs, or HR information systems.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Other Information

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. 2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. 3. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement. 4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. 5. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)