Assistant Human Resource Officer (Deputy Personnel Director)

Created at: April 29, 2026 01:09

Company: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Location: Washington, DC, 20001

Job Description:

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience that demonstrates knowledge of Federal, Department of Justice and Bureau of Prisons' policies and regulations as they apply to human resource issues and the ability to provide guidance and instruction to agency staff. Experience in analyzing information and providing recommendations in regards to the formulation, establishment or modification of agency program objectives, plans, and/or policies relating to personnel and employee development. Experience in serving in an advisory role to top management in the development, interpretation, and implementation of personnel policies. Experience in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of an agency's human resource management and employee development program. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Serves as Deputy Personnel Director for the national Human Resource Management program which service approximately 39,000 employees in more than 100 institutions, six regional offices, staff training centers and the Central Office. Assists the Personnel Director in directing the development and implementation of policy, including interpretation of federal personnel regulations and practices. In the absence of the Personnel Director, takes final action with respect to Personnel matters formally delegated by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Assists the Personnel Director in the development of personnel policies; interpretation of personnel programs; assisting with implementation of personnel programs; resolving problems encountered in the execution of technical personnel programs; promoting the dissemination of personnel management knowledge to managers and supervisors; design and administration of the nationwide professional development programs for Human Resource staff; and keeping abreast of Congressional legislation pertaining to Personnel policies and programs.


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