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Assistant Human Resources Officer
Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Civil Division
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Join one of the Department of Justices leading Human Resources programs. The Civil Division seeks an Assistant Human Resources Officer for the Accountability and Development Team to lead HR accountability, process improvement, and workforce development initiatives. The position shapes HR systems, develops HR professionals, and supports Division-wide training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and supervisors at key career stages.
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Summary
Join one of the Department of Justices leading Human Resources programs. The Civil Division seeks an Assistant Human Resources Officer for the Accountability and Development Team to lead HR accountability, process improvement, and workforce development initiatives. The position shapes HR systems, develops HR professionals, and supports Division-wide training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and supervisors at key career stages.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/21/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $169,279 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential 15
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number IMP-13000318-26-TGM Control number 876527100
This job is open to
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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to current Department of Justice employees serving on a permanent competitive service appointment; current Department of Justice employees serving under term, temporary, or excepted service appointments who possess reinstatement eligibility; and eligible displaced or surplus Department of Justice employees under CTAP procedures, as applicable.
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As a GS- 0201-15, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-15 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Examples of qualifying experience may include: leading HR improvement efforts across an organization, developing training or development programs for employees or supervisors, or managing HR initiatives that improve how a large organization operates.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement,
Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Additional information
The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply, youll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for.
See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for?
General Employment Information:
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalffrom inquiring about an applicants criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.
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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.
Benefits
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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.
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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.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible.
BASIS OF RATING: DOJs Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
DUE WEIGHT
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation within the last year and 2) performance award in the last three years (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc. Pay adjustments are not awards. ) Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
Benefits
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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.
Review our 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
Required Documents
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Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
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
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/21/2026 to receive consideration.
Please note that if the vacancy has an application limit, it will be listed at the top of the announcement by USAJOBS, and the closing date may be sooner than listed here.
If you would like to preview the assessment questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13000318
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side).
Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or overseas deployment, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Tina Minano at 202-598-3820 or tina.g.minano@usdoj.gov to discuss your situation. Accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Indicate that youre asking for a reasonable accommodation in your e-mail so the HR Specialist knows how to direct you.
Agency contact information
Tina Minano
Phone 202-598-3820 Email tina.g.minano@usdoj.gov
Next steps
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
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
Help
Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
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
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/21/2026 to receive consideration.
Please note that if the vacancy has an application limit, it will be listed at the top of the announcement by USAJOBS, and the closing date may be sooner than listed here.
If you would like to preview the assessment questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13000318
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side).
Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or overseas deployment, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Tina Minano at 202-598-3820 or tina.g.minano@usdoj.gov to discuss your situation. Accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Indicate that youre asking for a reasonable accommodation in your e-mail so the HR Specialist knows how to direct you.
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Agency contact information
Tina Minano
Phone 202-598-3820 Email tina.g.minano@usdoj.gov
Next steps
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Expand Hide next steps
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
Offices, Boards and Divisions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division is the largest litigating component of the Department of Justice, representing the United States in a wide range of civil matters that have significant national impact. The Division defends the U.S. in constitutional and administrative litigation, handles complex affirmative enforcement actions, and represents federal agencies in high-stakes cases involving issues such as national security, immigration, fraud, and government ethics.
Within the Civil Division, the Office of Management Programs (OMP) provides essential administrative and operational support, including human resources, budget and finance, procurement, facilities, information resources, and organizational management services.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) delivers comprehensive HR services and advisory support to Division leadership and staff. OHR manages recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and workforce planning. The Accountability and Development Team plays a central role in strengthening HR operations, improving processes, and building workforce capability across the Division.
Agency contact information
Tina Minano
Phone 202-598-3820 Email tina.g.minano@usdoj.gov
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Summary
Join one of the Department of Justices leading Human Resources programs. The Civil Division seeks an Assistant Human Resources Officer for the Accountability and Development Team to lead HR accountability, process improvement, and workforce development initiatives. The position shapes HR systems, develops HR professionals, and supports Division-wide training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and supervisors at key career stages.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/21/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $169,279 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential 15
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number IMP-13000318-26-TGM Control number 876527100
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