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Director of Human Resources

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

Summary

This position is part of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. The incumbent will be responsible for managing human resources and human capital programs for the Board and Agency. Responsibilities include setting personnel policies, overseeing human resources operations, maintaining records, preparing reports, and recruiting, developing, training, and managing a productive workforce.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/12/2026 to 02/18/2026
Salary
$147,945 to - $192,331 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job
Yes
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CSB-26-MP-12884948CPO
Control number
857450400

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Clarification from the agency

Current employees within the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board who are on a career or career conditional appointment, or who are eligible for consideration under non-competitive procedures or special hiring authority may apply.

Duties

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  • Develop and draft human resources management policies, directives, and procedures consistent with law, regulation, OPM guidance, and existing Agency policies and procedures.
  • Provide technical oversight in the execution of human resources management and human capital programs and initiatives.
  • Work with management in identifying and responding to future workforce needs and establishing human capital goals and objectives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
  • Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position is:
(1) Experience providing advisory executive-level leadership and oversight involving full range of human resources functions (i.e., strategic workforce planning, pay, leave, executive resources, labor and employee relations, staffing, employee development and performance management.
(2) Experience developing and delivering policy documents, briefings, status/staff reports, and correspondence in a clear and concise manner.
(3) Experience advising senior leadership on complex and sensitive human capital issues with significant organizational impact.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:


Telework Suitability:
This is a remote position.

Stipulations of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period and/or 1 year supervisory or managerial probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • Your performance and conduct;
  • The needs and interests of the agency;
  • Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).


Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:
CSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and any applicable assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

You will be evaluated for this job based on:

  • The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement.
  • Technical Assessment Questionnaire - Questionnaire that measures applicants' technical expertise
    • Questionnaire designed to measure components of knowledge that the applicant will be required to display on the job and are administered as part of the application process.

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