Chief of Staff

U.S. Department of Labor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) seeks a GS-15 HR leader to drive executive-level strategic planning, workforce alignment, and organizational efficiency to advance the department's mission.

You will partner with senior leaders, respond to audits and data requests, develop policy positions, oversee projects, and supervise professional staff, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective public service.

Qualifications

• Lead executive-level HR strategic planning initiatives to develop recommendations, establish organizational priorities, and advance mission objectives.
• Evaluate org structures, workforce needs, and operations to propose changes improving efficiency and performance.
• Plan and direct projects or special studies to address emerging legislative, operational, or organizational challenges.
• Provide executive advisory services and coordinate with senior leaders and stakeholders on audits, data calls, and policy positions.
• Supervise and lead staff by planning work, prioritizing tasks, evaluating performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level HR strategic planning initiatives to develop recommendations, establish organizational priorities, and advance mission objectives.
• Evaluate organizational structures, workforce requirements, and operational effectiveness to recommend changes that improve efficiency, productivity, communication, and workforce performance.
• Plan and direct projects or special studies to address emerging legislative, operational, or organizational challenges.
• Provide executive advisory services and coordinate with senior leaders, oversight entities, and external stakeholders to respond to audits and data calls, develop policy positions, and support organizational decision-making.
• Supervise and lead professional and administrative staff by planning work, assigning priorities, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Job description

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.

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

To qualify for this GS-301-15, applicants must meet all of the following examples of specialized experience:

1. Lead executive-level HR strategic planning initiatives to develop recommendations, establish organizational priorities, and advance mission objectives.
2. Evaluate organizational structures, workforce requirements, and operational effectiveness to recommend changes that improve efficiency, productivity, communication, and workforce performance.
3. Plan and direct projects or special studies to address emerging legislative, operational, or organizational challenges.
4. Provide executive advisory services and coordinate with senior leaders, oversight entities, and external stakeholders to respond to audits and data calls, develop policy positions, and support organizational decision-making.
5. Supervise and lead professional and administrative staff by planning work, assigning priorities, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.