Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Worklife and Benefits)

This is what was sent over- This position serves as Director of the Worklife and Benefits Service (WLB), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO). The incumbent supervises a team HR professionals responsible for developing and implementing Department-wide policy for WLB programs such as hours of duty, leave administration, health & wellness, telework/remote work, employee assistance, and retirement & benefits.

Responsible for the development, dissemination, and maintenance of Department-wide Worklife and Benefits (WLB) policies. These include but are not limited to the following: hours of work, alternative work schedules leave administration, health & wellness, and retirement & benefits (e.g., CSRS and FERS Retirement Program; Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Long Term Care Program; Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB); and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Advises and consults with management at all levels throughout the agency's headquarters and field activities on HR matters and keeps higher level personnel officials informed of key issues, concerns, and potential precedent setting matters. Represents the VA on agency committees and work groups. Serves as advocate for and promotes a customer focus within the WLB Service and throughout OCHCO. Leads or participate on ad hoc projects teams developing major new policies/programs/products that are strategically aligned with the direction of VA's business needs and are expected to contribute to the effective operation of VA's line organizations and toward recognition of VA as an employer of choice. Participates in division assignments and efforts, including review of decisions, recommendations, policy, correspondence and other work products which results in the production and delivery of work products and services to the organization's customers. Supervises and directs the subordinate staff by assigning and reviewing work, establishing work schedules, selecting/recommending selection of employees for vacancies, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, resolving complaints, identifying training needs and scheduling employees for training, and promoting employee engagement across the Service. Other duties may be assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:PD41041-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position. Your employment in this position will be at will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel [or agency equivalent position] and not the Office of Special Counsel.