Deputy Director, Human Capital Management

About the role

Are you a results-driven HR professional with a passion for creating positive workplace environments? Our Office of Human Resources is looking for a Deputy Director to join our growing team. The Deputy Director will partner with our Director to develop, implement and refine all human capital programs, policies and strategies. The OHR provides the leadership, services and systems necessary to meet the human resources needs of the USPTO workforce. Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey 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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Demonstrated expertise leading a complex, high-volume HR organization delivering the full spectrum of services (recruitment, staffing, classification, employee/labor relations, benefits, compensation) for a large, geographically dispersed agency, with a proven record executing flexible, innovative, data-driven human capital strategies, programs, policies, and procedures, and implementing automation across the HR lifecycle. PTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to build trusted, cross-organizational partnerships and provide consultative HR solutions aligned to mission needs, leveraging public and private-sector best practices to drive customer satisfaction and sustain a high-performing, engaged workforce. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency ECQ 3: Merit and Competence ECQ 4: Leading People ECQ 5: Achieving Results Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

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