Assistant Director of Human Resources FT 6955

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual and sick leave

Holiday pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

401k savings plan

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Coast Guard Community Services Command in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources to lead enterprise-wide HR functions for a 1,400-employee non-appropriated fund workforce spanning CG Exchange retail and MWR operations. The role directs classification, salary/wage administration, staffing, and benefits, reporting to the Director of HR.

Strong knowledge of laws, compliance, and multi-project management is required; a multi-faceted HR leader will shape pay equity and

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible work experience in HR with knowledge of HR principles and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HR information systems.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain HR Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) within the first year.
• Experience in HR management and coordinating multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise-wide HR functions: classification, salary/wage administration, staffing, benefits, employee relations for 1,400 employees.
• Support pay equity, regulatory compliance, and workforce strategy aligned with Coast Guard objectives.
• Report to the Director of Human Resources and coordinate with CGX across locations.

Skills

HR fundamentals

MS Office

HR management experience

Project management

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR Certification within 12 months

Job description

Announcement: 6955

Opening Date: 21 October 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0201-05

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time

Position: Assistant Director of Human Resources Salary: $108,525+*DOE/annually

• Depending on Experience

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA – Headquarters

• Depending on Experience

Join a mission-driven leadership team, as the Assistant Director of Human Resources, at the Coast Guard Community Services Command, where you will direct enterprise-wide HR functions—compensation, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, classification, staffing, and performance—for a diverse non-appropriated fund workforce of over 1,400 employees across retail and MWR operations. This highly visible role reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and plays a critical part in shaping pay equity, regulatory compliance, and long-term workforce strategy in alignment with national Coast Guard objectives.

Duties

The Assistant Director of USCG non-appropriated fund (NAF) human resources (HR) program, directs all aspects of HR management: classification, salary and wage administration, staffing (recruitment, placement, performance and employee relations), benefits for 1400 employees. The position is located at the Coast Guard Community Services Command (CSC) Headquarters in Chesapeake, VA and reports to the Director of Human Resources. CSC oversees the CG Exchange (CGX) which is a multi-million-dollar retail operation with stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The CSC also provides program management for the CG’s Morale, Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) program and Child Development Centers (CDCs). Other duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Progressively responsible work experience in Human Resources (HR), indicating an in-depth knowledge of HR principles, HR practices, and legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements of one or more functional area of human resources.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain Human Resources Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience in HR management.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience researching and applying applicable employment laws and regulations in the private sector.

Preferred (in Addition To The Minimum)

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Senior Human Resources Certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP).
• Experience in HR management of a non-appropriated fund (NAF) workforce.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework for human capital management in the Federal Government (Title 10 USC, Title 5 USC, 10 CFR, 5 CFR, OPM guidance and manuals, OPM classification and qualification standards as it applies to the non-appropriated fund workforce).

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Essential Information

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 05/31/2029. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.