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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (CTAP/ICTAP)

Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Executive Resources Group

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction and oversight to the Executive Resources Group, serve as a primary point of contact for Schedule C, noncareer SES, and Presidential hires throughout the Department, and assist in managing the executive and political human resources programs. The Deputy Assistant Director Performs golden glove for the politicals, working closely with the Attorney General's office and the White House liaison office.

Overview

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Accepting applications
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Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 1, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential
15
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Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
JMD-OHC-26-13022501-ST
Control number
878397700

This job is open to

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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is open to CTAP and ICTAP eligible applicants. Please read the "This job is open to" section above to ensure you are eligible for consideration.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-15, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide direction and oversight to the Executive Resources Group, serve as a primary point of contact for Schedule C, noncareer SES, and Presidential hires throughout the Department, and assist in managing the executive and political human resources programs
  • Serve as consultant and subject matter expert to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Human Capital, Security, and Administration (DAAG-HCSA), JMD OHC leadership, staff, and component leadership on HR innovation strategies and activities that align with and support the DOJ's mission, objectives, and key priorities
  • Generate new concepts, principles, and methods in the development and promotion of cross-functional human resources areas (i.e., compensation, workforce planning, HR IT, classification, staffing, etc.), innovation, and organizational change
  • Provide senior executives with customer service and issue resolution
  • Assess program taskers and program status; and in doing so, utilize analytical and program planning skills and abilities to evaluate a multitude of management, administrative and technical actions, taskers, and initiatives
  • Provide administrative supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit; Perform the administrative human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
  • You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
  • Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
  • You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
  • A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (CTAP/ICTAP), at GS-0201-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as:
1) Providing Human Resources services in support of human resources regulations and policies for actions effecting the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Professional (SP) and Political Personnel;
2) Generating new concepts, principles, methods, or procedures in cross-functional human resources services (i.e. compensation, workforce planning, HR IT, classification, staffing, etc.) for innovation or organizational improvement;
AND 3) Performing analytical studies, providing insight into implications of findings, developing implementation plans, and recommending innovation opportunities or resolutions.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/01/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/01/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

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 will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

  1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
  2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
  3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: EEO Statement/Policy

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact listed below. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

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.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.

Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Creative Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Decisiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Human Capital Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience
  • Workforce Planning


In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

"The assessment 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."

BASIS OF FINAL RATING:
DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.

If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13022501.

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  3. Respect. DOJ's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
  4. Excellence.DOJ works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.

Agency contact information

Kana Hyman
Email
kana.a.hyman@usdoj.gov
Address
Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US

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