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NSF is relocating! In late summer of 2017, NSF will begin the transition from its current location in Arlington, Virginia to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The new location is adjacent to Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station on the Yellow Line, and has ample parking and amenities (hotels, restaurants, and shops) nearby.
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 60 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) covers managerial positions above GS-15 in the Federal Service. Persons appointed to the SES are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, social security, Federal retirement and thrift savings plan coverage, and participate in the Federal leave system. Career appointees are eligible for bonuses based on performance in addition to base pay. Competitive status is not required, veterans' preference does not apply and there are no grade restrictions. New appointees to the SES are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Final selection of career appointees requires the approval of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). OPM approval will be based on the selectee's background in the following five executive core qualification areas: (1) Leading Change, (2) Leading People, (3) Results Driven Leadership, (4) Business Acumen, and (5) Building Coalitions. These areas are incorporated in the five executive/managerial requirements for the position. Information about the leadership requirements for SES-level positions is available on the OPM website.
06/27/2017 to 07/28/2017
$163,519 - $179,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
Yes—Relocation may be paid contingent on availability of funds
Permanent - SES Career
Full-time - Full-time.
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Yes
HRM-2017-0036
473175200
The Deputy Division Director, Human Resource Management (HRM) participates with the Division Director in providing leadership and direction to the HRM division. The Division partners with stakeholders to provide outstanding customer service in planning, developing, and implementing the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) human resources program leading to the effective recruitment, retention, motivation, development, and use of the agency’s approximately 1500 staff members, including visiting scientists, engineers and educators, and those on assignment under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). The Deputy Division Director, HRM provides advice and support to the Division Director in the development and implementation of the NSF’s human capital management initiatives and also coordinates the Division budgetary process and administration; including budget preparation and contract administration. In addition, the Deputy Division Director, HRM shares leadership responsibility for the Division’s business process reviews and directs the enhancement of organizational services through the use of technology and strategic planning. The incumbent participates in the management of the Division and serves as Acting Division Director in the absence of the incumbent.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
MANDATORY
1. Demonstrated experience managing and serving as an expert on the full scope of Federal human resource functions, including at least three functional areas such as: 1)recruitment, staffing and classification; 2)employee relations and labor relations; 3)executive resources; 4)compensation and benefits; 5)strategic human capital planning; and 6)training and development.
2. Demonstrated experience in developing, executing and delivering human capital strategies, programs, policies and procedures that are flexible, innovative and efficient, and incorporate current and emerging trends involving human capital management and industry leading best practices, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, and data-driven decision making for a complex federal agency.
3. Demonstrated experience negotiating and influencing human capital program changes within a unionized environment and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, on complex human resource management policy and technical issues to clearly and succinctly represent the position of diverse groups and across diverse audiences/stakeholders, including both senior executives and union officials.
Security Clearance
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive/Managerial Qualifications (E/Ms); but a narrative statement for each of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (P/Ts) is mandatory.
For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications
You must submit all required information by the closing date. Failure to address the mandatory E/Ms and P/Ts will result in your application being disqualified.
The individual selected will be required to file an "Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report" (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be screened for basic eligibility according to the MANDATORY qualification requirements. Eligible applicants will be reviewed by an Evaluation Panel according to the criteria based on the qualification requirements. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit reason.
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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.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the announcement.
Ensure that your application includes the documents listed below and reflects your background in terms of the qualification requirements for the position.
1. Resume or other application format of your choice. Your application should contain the following information: Announcement number and your country of citizenship (Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered.); Information about your education, your major, and type and year of degree(s); and Information about all your work experience, including job titles, duties, and accomplishments, employer's name and phone number, number of hours worked per week, starting and ending dates (month and year), and salary. If you have held various positions with the same employer, describe each separately.
2. Narrative statement addressing your background in terms of (a) the executive/managerial, and (b) professional/technical requirements. Response to the five Executive/Managerial (E/M) and Professional/Technical (P/T) requirements is MANDATORY. Failure to address the E/Ms and the P/Ts will result in your application being disqualified. Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility.
3. Current Career SES members and former SES members who have reinstatement eligibility to the Career SES must submit a Standard Form 50 showing Career SES status; OPM certified SES Candidate Development Program graduates must submit their Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certificate.
4. NSF Form 1232, Applicant Survey. We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey Form. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications must be received by the closing date on this announcement. Applications may be transmitted electronically to execsrch@nsf.gov or mailed or delivered to the following address:
National Science Foundation
Division of Human Resource Management
Executive Personnel, Room 315
ATTN: HRM-2017-0036
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230
Inquiries or questions should be directed to: Executive Personnel Staff at (703) 292-4912; hearing impaired individuals should call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.
Additional information on the NSF mission, structure, programs, and operations may be accessed through our website. The NSF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
The Evaluation Panel will rate and rank each eligible applicant based on the mandatory qualification requirements and refer the top candidate to the selecting official.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/473175200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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