Human Resources Officer (GS-0201-15)

About the role

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking a Human Resources Officer (GS-0201-15) to oversee its HR programs and lead HR policy and workforce initiatives. The duty location is BIE Headquarters in Albuquerque, NM or Washington, D.C., or a field office, and the agency may consider the applicant's nearest Federal office with approval.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all BIE HR programs, including staffing, recruitment, labor and employee relations, benefits, personnel security, classification, performance management, workforce development and HR systems, ensuring consistent, compliant service.
• Lead HR policy development, strategic workforce initiatives, budget management and administration of specialized HR systems, including the P.L. 95-561 Contract Education Personnel System for BIE-operated schools.
• Evaluate HR programs, supervise subordinate HR supervisors and implement process improvements.
• Establish goals, manage oversight of performance, discipline and staffing decisions, and apply Federal laws, regulations, HR policies, Merit System Principles, Indian Preference and internal controls.
• Provide HR guidance to BIE leadership on personnel issues, organizational changes and workforce impacts, working with internal and external agencies.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship and a background security investigation; appointment is subject to a favorable adjudication.
• A 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period, possibly followed by a 1-year supervisory probationary period.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must register under the Selective Service Act.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving a government vehicle is needed.
• Completion of a financial disclosure report (OGE Form 450) and meeting conflict of interest requirements.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-14, such as overseeing HR operations, managing HR budgets, advising senior leadership on HR policy and representing HR at high-level meetings.
• No positive education requirement; merit promotion candidates must complete one year at the next lower grade level.