Branch Chief Center for Credentialing and Cohorts-Based Learning
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Branch Chief - Center for Credentialing and Cohorts-Based Learning (Supervisory Human Resources Specialist). As a Branch Chief in SECUs Center for Credentialing and Cohorts-Based Learning you lead a team responsible for credentialing programs services and resources vital to SEC business readiness and for cohort learning pathways that support career advancement and mission-aligned capability.
In this role as a Branch Chief you will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership direction and oversight for branch operations supporting career development professional development and capability building across the SEC.
- Leading a team of Human Resources Specialists and Learning & Development professionals in planning designing delivering and evaluating training solutions that support SEC technical regulatory and mission aligned needs.
- Overseeing program governance metrics evaluation frameworks and data driven decision making consistent with agency training policies.
- Ensuring branch compliance with federal training policy OHR requirements and SEC University standards for the design delivery evaluation and documentation of training programs.
- Managing budget planning execution and reporting for assigned learning portfolios.
- Representing SECU in agency wide training governance meetings committees and cross functional projects focused on workforce readiness talent development and human capital modernization.
- Supervising mentoring and developing staff; planning work setting priorities evaluating performance providing technical and administrative guidance and promoting a collaborative high performing team culture.
- CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
- DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
- PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
- The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
SK-15: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes:1) Evaluating the effectiveness of programs or initiatives and using data or performance metrics to improve outcomes; AND
2) Creating administering or managing formal training professional development or cohort-based learning programs in a financial or regulatory organization; AND at least one of the following:
- Facilitating training sessions or providing instructional guidance in support of organizational learning objectives; OR
- Conducting market research to recommend solutions to address training needs.
Competency 1: Project and Process Oversight - Manages and coordinates programmatic tasks projects and processes including implementing innovative improvements.
Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors general and subject matter-specific when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Competency 3: Customer Service - Works with others to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Competency 4: Training Design and Development - Uses adult learning and instructional design principles methods appropriate modality and techniques for coordinating facilitating developing and/or delivering training and training materials and services.
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency.
SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectees initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agencys policy. Please visit the agencys Compensation Overview page for more information.
Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments click here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPMs Career Transition Resources website.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability please contact . For religious-based accommodations please contact . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information please click here.
The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicants criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at .
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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