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Branch Chief
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Oct 7, 2026 Human Resources Management ENFJESFJISFJ EngineeringOperations
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The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the Division of Policy and Accountability (DPA) within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), OASAM.
- →DPA creates, maintains, and communicates DOL and OHR policy to all agency employees.
- →The incumbent provides the research, development, and establishment of a policy that meets government-wide and Departmental requirements, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Interpret new legislation and regulations to determine their impact on agency programs and identify the need for changes to policy or operations.
- →Develop, write, or recommend new or revised DOL HR policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines based on research, review of existing programs, changes in law or regulation, or current developments in HR functional areas.
- →Independently identify opportunities or unresolved issues inherent in new legislative or regulatory proposals based on mastery of the principles, concepts, laws, and regulations, and suggests solutions to resolve these issues, which may be adopted Department or Government-wide.
- →Assist in managing DOL's accountability and quality assurance program to include the development, analysis, and reporting of findings to improve overall HR programs and services across the HR enterprise.
- →Coordinate workload priorities with other organization managers and customers as appropriate.
- →Assign work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.
- →Identify the need for changes in priorities and take action to implement such changes.
- →Provide advice to the DPA Division Chief on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment.
- →Establish metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
- →Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.
- →Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, including but not limited to supporting employee development, approving leave schedules, planning and scheduling work of employees, advising employees regarding policies and procedures, selecting or recommending the selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, etc., and managing performance.
Requirements
- ✓There is no substitute of education for specialized experience to qualify for this grade level.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7801c4df-49dc-46c6-abff-103139ca4543
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