Job Title: Human Resources and Information Management Branch Chief
Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Feb 13, 2020
Location:
Atlanta , GA 30303Job Description:
This position is located in Human Resources & Information Management Branch, Division of Resource Management & Administration, Region II. This position is Non Bargaining Unit. This position requires occasional travel. Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocation expenses associated with job offer will be paid. Selectee will be subject to Office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
Open period: 02/12/2020 to 03/04/2020
This job is open to:
Individuals with disabilities
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency: Open to status candidates government wide.
Pay scale & grade: GG 14
Salary: $113,581 to $147,652 per year
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time - Full Time
Responsibilities
As the Branch Chief of the Human Resources and Information Management Branch, you will lead a team responsible for providing advice, assistance and services to managers, supervisors, employees and applicants on all phases of the U.S. NRC's human resources management program and agency information management programs and activities encompassing clerical, administrative, scientific, technical positions and contractor support staff. Such duties include but are not limited to:
-Supervise and coach a staff human resource specialists, information management specialist, and administrative support staff, providing frequent constructive feedback of their performance, and assist in their development.
-Perform and oversee the full range of human resources services to the region, including, but not limited to staffing and placement, salary administration and pay setting, labor and employee relations, position management, employee benefits, training, etc.
-Perform and oversee the information management services to the region, including, but not limited to mailroom oversight, office support services, access for licensee sites within Region II, records management, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program.
-Conduct discussions with management and supervisory officials at all levels to plan, promote and implement human resources and information management functions.
-Provide interpretation of existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to managers and supervisors and all levels of employees in the region.
Conditions Of Employment
• This is a Drug Testing position.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
Position subject to completion of a two year supervisory trial period.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GG-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is includes experience that provided you with knowledge of varied human resources management operations (e.g. staffing and placement; position management and classification; labor and employee relations; strategic workforce planning and analysis), etc. Also, experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Federal human resources regulations, policies, practices and procedures is required.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following;
1. Demonstrated ability to lead the human capital and information management programs and in providing leadership and guidance to a team of employees with diverse skills and abilities in order to meet competing priorities without compromising timeliness, efficiency and effectiveness of customer service and the quality of work products.
2. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex human resources issues and problems, and to develop recommendations and propose innovated solutions.
3. Expertise in the application of Federal human resource and information management regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
4. Demonstrated ability to use technology to improve efficiency in an organization; use HR systems as information management and decision support tools; understand information maintained in HR systems and the relevance of this information in addressing organizational issues and questions.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to clearly convey complex information, present briefings to all levels of management and write clear, concise, and effective documents, correspondence, procedures and reports.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager. Please keep in mind your resume is of key importance for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
To preview questions: https://jobs.monstergovt.com/nrc/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=3&jnum=35240
How to Apply:
GO TO: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/559694400
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume and experience as an ideal candidate. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Required Documents
As a current federal employee you are required to submit your SF-50 and most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. You may do so either electronically, following the instructions below, or by sending one copy by mail to:
Mary B. Thompson
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Region I/Human Resources Office
2100 Renaissance Blvd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:
.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are viewing this vacancy after the closing date of 03/04/2020 then please review other possible vacancies that you may wish to pursue at https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=NU00
Open period: 02/12/2020 to 03/04/2020
This job is open to:
Individuals with disabilities
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency: Open to status candidates government wide.
Pay scale & grade: GG 14
Salary: $113,581 to $147,652 per year
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time - Full Time
Responsibilities
As the Branch Chief of the Human Resources and Information Management Branch, you will lead a team responsible for providing advice, assistance and services to managers, supervisors, employees and applicants on all phases of the U.S. NRC's human resources management program and agency information management programs and activities encompassing clerical, administrative, scientific, technical positions and contractor support staff. Such duties include but are not limited to:
-Supervise and coach a staff human resource specialists, information management specialist, and administrative support staff, providing frequent constructive feedback of their performance, and assist in their development.
-Perform and oversee the full range of human resources services to the region, including, but not limited to staffing and placement, salary administration and pay setting, labor and employee relations, position management, employee benefits, training, etc.
-Perform and oversee the information management services to the region, including, but not limited to mailroom oversight, office support services, access for licensee sites within Region II, records management, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program.
-Conduct discussions with management and supervisory officials at all levels to plan, promote and implement human resources and information management functions.
-Provide interpretation of existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to managers and supervisors and all levels of employees in the region.
Conditions Of Employment
• This is a Drug Testing position.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
Position subject to completion of a two year supervisory trial period.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GG-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is includes experience that provided you with knowledge of varied human resources management operations (e.g. staffing and placement; position management and classification; labor and employee relations; strategic workforce planning and analysis), etc. Also, experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Federal human resources regulations, policies, practices and procedures is required.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following;
1. Demonstrated ability to lead the human capital and information management programs and in providing leadership and guidance to a team of employees with diverse skills and abilities in order to meet competing priorities without compromising timeliness, efficiency and effectiveness of customer service and the quality of work products.
2. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex human resources issues and problems, and to develop recommendations and propose innovated solutions.
3. Expertise in the application of Federal human resource and information management regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
4. Demonstrated ability to use technology to improve efficiency in an organization; use HR systems as information management and decision support tools; understand information maintained in HR systems and the relevance of this information in addressing organizational issues and questions.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to clearly convey complex information, present briefings to all levels of management and write clear, concise, and effective documents, correspondence, procedures and reports.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager. Please keep in mind your resume is of key importance for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
To preview questions: https://jobs.monstergovt.com/nrc/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=3&jnum=35240
How to Apply:
GO TO: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/559694400
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume and experience as an ideal candidate. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Required Documents
As a current federal employee you are required to submit your SF-50 and most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. You may do so either electronically, following the instructions below, or by sending one copy by mail to:
Mary B. Thompson
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Region I/Human Resources Office
2100 Renaissance Blvd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:
.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are viewing this vacancy after the closing date of 03/04/2020 then please review other possible vacancies that you may wish to pursue at https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=NU00
Education Level:
High school or ged
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience
Security Clearance:
None
Travel Requirements:
Moderate
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About U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. NRC’s mission is to license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment. In carrying out its mission it exercises the following vision: Demonstrate the Principles of Good Regulation (independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability) in performing our mission. NRC’s scope of responsibility includes: the regulation of commercial nuclear power plants, research and test reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, medical, academic, and industrial uses of radioactive materials; the decommissioning of these facilities and sites; and, the transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and wastes. NRC issues licenses for civilian uses of radioactive materials, oversees the licensees, and certifies standard nuclear reactor designs and spent fuel storage casks and transportation packages. It also licenses the import and export of radioactive materials; participates in international nuclear activities, including multilateral and bilateral safety and security activities; and works closely with its international counterparts to enhance nuclear safety and security worldwide. To accomplish its overall mission NRC has identified two Strategic Goals—To ensure the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. We need a wide variety of administrative and technical staff to accomplish our objectives. We hire engineers, scientists, security specialists, information technology professionals, financial analysts, and a range of other occupations. We’re constantly looking for outstanding individuals at all levels – recent grads, mid-career professionals, and senior leaders.
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