Talent & Development Specialist, House of Representatives, Washington, DC
House of Representatives -
Washington, DC,
US
Talent & Development Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Job description
Summary
The office is seeking one human resource professional to serve as a Talent and Development Specialist. The individual(s) selected for this role will have the unique, exciting, and engaging opportunity to support, design, and implementation innovative programs that help Member, Committee, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain a diverse and inclusive work environment.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
Duties
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This position is located in the CAO's Office of Talent and Development within the Human Resource (CAOHR) Business Unit. CAO HR provides personnel services to CAO employees and targeted services to the Congressional community, including confidential counseling, well-being initiatives, the HR Hub, the House Resume Bank, and career transition programs for Veterans, Gold Star Family Members, and Active-Duty Military Spouses.
The office is seeking one human resource professional to serve as a Talent and Development Specialist. The individual(s) selected for this role will have the unique, exciting, and engaging opportunity to support, design, and implementation innovative programs that help Member, Committee, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain a diverse and inclusive work environment.
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-###-####
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The office is seeking one human resource professional to serve as a Talent and Development Specialist. The individual(s) selected for this role will have the unique, exciting, and engaging opportunity to support, design, and implementation innovative programs that help Member, Committee, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain a diverse and inclusive work environment.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
Duties
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This position is located in the CAO's Office of Talent and Development within the Human Resource (CAOHR) Business Unit. CAO HR provides personnel services to CAO employees and targeted services to the Congressional community, including confidential counseling, well-being initiatives, the HR Hub, the House Resume Bank, and career transition programs for Veterans, Gold Star Family Members, and Active-Duty Military Spouses.
The office is seeking one human resource professional to serve as a Talent and Development Specialist. The individual(s) selected for this role will have the unique, exciting, and engaging opportunity to support, design, and implementation innovative programs that help Member, Committee, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain a diverse and inclusive work environment.
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- USAJobs Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
- Serves as an expert in offering Career Development activities that include candidate consultations, resume reviews, mock interviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and providing advice on navigating the resources of the Human Resources Hub.
- Offers consultative guidance for best practices tailored to help Members, Committees, and Leadership offices recruit, hire, develop, promote, retain, and engage staff.
- Assists with the design, development, implementation, and updates of the HR Hub to ensure Member, Committee, and Leadership Offices have access to best practice tools, tips, and resources.
- Hosts professional development workshops and delivers presentations to new and departing staff.
- Task management of the House Resume Bank, LinkedIn, and House Vacancy Announcement and Placement Service system activities, and establishment of the New Member Resume Bank.
- Establishes rapport with local colleges and universities, attending career fairs and outreach events to bring awareness to careers on the Hill.
- Supports internal stakeholder requests for vacancy postings, resume services, and HR Hub resources.
- Plans strategic recruitment activities, such as career fairs and/or festivals, to include career-focused convenings spanning both the Washington, DC and district areas.
- Helps to manage internal and external correspondence, to include oversight of the office's email box.
- Develops and implements diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility strategies and programs to help the House of Representatives become and remain an employer of choice.
- Supports mixed method data collections to measure data points across the applicant and/or employee lifecycle.
- Completes appropriate after-action reviews and recommends program enhancements.
- Implements internal workplace policies, standards, procedures, practices, as well as training and communication programs and plans.
- Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
- Benefits
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
- Benefits
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. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-###-####
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-###-####
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request