Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to current Architect of the Capitol, Human Capital Management Division employees only.

At the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), we operate as one team, dedicated to one mission, which is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America’s Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. This mission is achieved through the effective work of talented and dedicated professionals who are committed to service and the preservation of the landmarks throughout the Capitol Hill campus. 

As a part of the AOC team, you will have an instrumental role in positively impacting the work lives of approximately 2,500 employees through the provision of tactical, strategic and innovative human capital programs and services. Reporting to the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for Operations will have responsibility for the effective administration of the AOC’s employee life cycle, to include workforce planning, onboarding, talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, employee recognition, employee relations, labor relations, payroll, human resources information systems, data analytics and reporting.  

Key responsibilities of this highly visible and impactful position include: 

• Providing strong, inspired leadership and management direction for various human resources functional areas within the division to include Classification and Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Employee Benefits and Services; Employee Programs; Payroll and Processing; Talent Acquisition; Workforce Planning/Data Analytics and Human Resources Information Systems.
• In coordination with the Chief Human Capital Officer, assists in planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive Human Capital Strategic Plan, which includes strategic goals, workforce planning, benchmarking and best practices that supports and complements the Agency’s strategic plan.
• Ensuring the timely and effective execution of the AOC’s Human Capital Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
• Developing, implementing and communicating data-driven human capital programs, strategies, policies and procedures that are responsive to the needs of the agency and leverages best practices and workforce trends.
• Planning, developing and managing complex, agency-wide, human resources programs and serve as a key advisor to senior management, with the ability to effectively communicate program goals, milestones and accomplishments.
• Writing and ensuring the effective communication of human resources programs, policies and pertinent information to AOC leaders, managers, supervisors and employees. 
• Driving initiatives that enhance organizational agility, innovation, communication, responsiveness and first-class customer experience through effective, efficient and proactive service.
• Developing and overseeing continuous improvement and a strong internal controls framework through a data-driven approach involving HR processes, systems and practices involving hiring, promotions, salary administration, employee relations and performance management to enhance employee experience.
• Leading and fostering a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout HCMD.
• Serving as a key advisor on workforce planning, classification and compensation structures to ensure equity and market competitiveness.
• Maintaining awareness of newly enacted legislation and ensuring the appropriate application of applicable employment laws, including the Congressional Accountability Act, the AOC Human Resources Act, as well as AOC policies and procedures.
• Overseeing vendor and third-party administrator relationships, including contract performance, service-level agreements and annual renewals. 
• Serving on committees and/or ad hoc teams/groups consisting of HR and other agency program experts/specialists in order to review and assess problems, collect information, develop alternatives and recommend HR program enhancements. Additionally, maintains responsibility for the interpretation and presentation of findings and conclusions.

Conditions of employment

• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet
one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job 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 on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for the GS-15 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service.

Examples of specialized experience:

1. Providing operational leadership and oversight, program and management guidance, advisory and consultative services and policy development in primary human capital functional areas, including talent acquisition; employee relations, including performance management; pay administration; and benefits.
2. Supervising both managerial and staff employees performing HR work and providing administrative and technical supervision and guidance as necessary for accomplishing the work.
3. Developing human capital strategies, plans and policies that support organizational performance and goal achievement as well as foster an innovative and empowered workforce.
4. Providing management staff with technical human capital advice and assistance and recommending appropriate courses of action to follow involving workplace and employee concerns.
5. Developing and overseeing continuous improvement efforts to enhance and yield greater efficiencies in human resources processes, systems and/or practices.

How you will be evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to managers in a medium-sized HR team with a comprehensive and diverse human resources portfolio in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Skilled in ensuring operational excellence and innovation in developing, implementing, leading and administering the effective and efficient operation of human resources strategies, programs, processes and procedures.
• Experience solving complex human resources issues by leveraging effective and novel approaches.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability in writing, communicating and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Expertise and knowledge of the concepts, principles and regulations related to human resources programs in the Federal Service.

Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration. 

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).