Vacancy Announcement MP-MT-08-009

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MERIT PROMOTION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MP-MT-08-009

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    TITLE, PAY PLAN, SERIES, AND GRADE: Human Resources Manager (Operations), NB-0201-VI

    PROMOTION POTENTIAL WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION: None

    This position is in the competitive service.

    SALARY RANGE: $84,996 to $158,112 per year

    The salary ranges above includes 8% geographic differential pay.

    OPENING DATE: March 14, 2008

    CLOSING DATE: April 07, 2008

    ORGANIZATION, DUTY LOCATION, AND NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
    Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
    Senior Deputy Comptroller for Management and CFO
    Deputy Comptroller for the Office of Human Resources
    Office of Employment Policy and Programs
    Denver, CO - 1 vacancy - (This position is not in the bargaining unit.)

    AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Government – Wide

    RELOCATION: Relocation may be provided to selectee in accordance with OCC’s relocation policy. Free real estate information on job locations is available to OCC employees and job applicants by calling OCC’s relocation management firm at 1-800-257-4092.

    In accordance with the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1988, veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more continuous service may apply.

    MAJOR DUTIES

    As a Human Resources Manager (Operations) in the Office of the Deputy Comptroller for Human Resources, Office of Employment Poicy and Programs the incumbent provides oversight to a staff of human resources specialists and assistants that provide support to OCC’s workforce.

    Manages, plans, and directs the full range of human resources operating functions, including staffing, recruitment, classification, position management, performance management, personnel transaction processing, and personnel records management.

    Provides expert advice and guidance to senior management and works cross-functionally to ensure effective implementation of new human resources initiatives, organizational strategies and reorganizations. Actively participates in the development of new or improved policies, programs, operating procedures, and guidelines affecting human resources management.

    Participates in the development of innovative recruitment strategies and hiring activities to attract and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Consults with management on all human resources related issues, and works with managers and employees to develop an effective partnership in carrying out the work of Human Resources.

    Leads, motivates, and develops staff. Evaluates performance in accordance with OCC guidelines, makes personnel decisions, and provides training and developmental opportunities. Establishes goals and objectives and develops budget requirements for the organization.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NB-V. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying experience includes experience in providing substantive human resources management services in the areas of recruitment, classification and position management, and payroll and personnel action processing.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    1. Ability to provide high quality customer services to a diverse and geographically dispersed customer base that includes assessing customer needs and achieving positive feedback from customers on their levels of satisfaction with the services provided.

    2. In depth knowledge of federal personnel management laws and regulations governing recruitment and placement, position management and classification, personnel action and payroll operations and processing, and personnel records maintenance.

    3. Ability to apply analytical skills to develop innovative approaches and solutions to complex and/or controversial problems in the area of recruitment, position evaluation, personnel action processing, and personnel records maintenance.

    4. Ability to establish working relationships with managers and employees at all levels, to diffuse adversarial and sensitive situations, and to develop and persuasively communicate solutions to technical and complex HR issues.

    5. Ability to effectively develop, motivate and supervise a staff of professional and technical personnel and apply principles of equal opportunity in making personnel management decisions to maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.

    BASIS FOR RATING:

    Candidates found qualified will be rated and ranked based on the extent and quality of their total backgrounds (experience, education, awards documented performance, and other activities) as it relates to the requirements of the position to be filled.

    Applicants should provide information on how they believe they meet the quality ranking factors in a supplemental narrative statement. Applicants should describe experience, education, training, awards and other activities that reflect possession of these factors. Failure to submit this information may negatively affect your rating for this position.

    Other Information:

    The Comptroller of the Currency provides the following benefits:

    *401(k) Program
    *Thrift Savings Program
    *Free Dental and Vision Insurance
    *Free Long-Term Disability
    *Work Life Programs
    *Free Business Travel Insurance
    *Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program
    *Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program
    *OCC Group Life Insurance Program
    *OCC Domestic Partner Benefits

    OCC employees may use government computers, facsimile machines, copiers, envelopes, and standard government mail to submit application materials. However, use of government overnight/priority mail or government federal express is prohibited.

    Use of government postage-paid envelopes, federal agency courier services or federal facsimile machines is prohibited for all other applicants.

    All qualified applicants will receive appropriate consideration without regard to non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, politics, disability, or sexual orientation which do not relate to successful performance of the duties of this position. Hearing impaired applicants may use TDD # 874-5642 for requesting information and application forms. OCC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

    HOW TO APPLY:

    Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications. Failure to submit all of the items listed below may result in you not receiving full consideration. All application materials become the property of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and will not be returned.

    The OCC utilizes a variety of methods to evaluate the qualifications of applicants. The most commonly used methods include, but are not limited to, rating and ranking by a Human Resources Specialist, use of a rating panel or use of an automated applicant system such as Career Connector.

    Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and other others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under a special appointing authority must clearly indicate eligibility on their application and be prepared to show proof upon request.

    1. Resume; OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; Examiner Application, CC-6026-18 (Rev. 2/98) or other written application format of your choice. The OF-612 is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s electronic forms website at www.opm.gov/forms/. Be sure to provide all of the information requested below:

      - Job announcement number, title, series, grade and location for which you are
      applying
      - Social Security Number
      - Country of citizenship
      - If ever employed by the Federal Government, show the highest federal civilian
      grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade
      - Education
      - Work experience including dates of employment, employer’s name, address and
      phone number
      - Other relevant qualifications

    2. A supplemental statement describing how you meet the selective placement factor(s), if applicable, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).

    3. Copy of most recent performance appraisal, if available.

    4. Information on any relevant industry certifications including the type of certification, when you obtained or expect to obtain the certification, and a description of how it will benefit you in performing this job.

    5. All federal employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Standard Form 50) showing tenure group and promotion potential (if any).

    CTAP AND ICTAP APPLICANTS:

    Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) applicants must provide proof of eligibility, such as a copy of their specific RIF notice of separation, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the RIF separation, or Certification of Expected Separation. Applicants may also be asked for documentation from their human resources office reflecting the promotion potential of their most recent federal position.

    Selection priority will be given to eligible, well-qualified CTAP/ICTAP applicants.

    Well-qualified employees are eligible employees who (i) meet the basic qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational and experience requirements for the position; (ii) meet all selective placement factors, where applicable, and are rated above the minimum level on all quality ranking factors (KSAs); (iii) are physically qualified, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, to perform the essential duties of the position; (iv) meet any special qualifying condition(s) that OPM has approved for the position; and (v) are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

    You have three methods for submitting your applications:

      1) Email to OMJOBS@occ.treas.gov OR;
      2) Fax to (301) 433-9643 OR;
      3) Mail to the following address listed below:
      Comptroller of the Currency
    Human Resources Solutions (Mail Stop 4-17)
    Attn: Melissa Talavera, MP-MT-08-009
    250 E. Street, S.W.
    Washington, DC 20219

      The OCC highly recommends that applicants submit their documents via fax or e-mail. Due to mail screening, it may take up to two weeks for the OCC to receive any mailed documents.

    For more information, you may contact Melissa Talavera at (202) 874-4135, or you may submit questions to Careers@occ.treas.gov.

    OCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER




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