The Deputy Associate Commissioner for Executive Operations and Strategic Management (DAC, OEOSM) serves as a liaison with the Office of Human Resources on organizational realignment recommendations and supporting documentation for Deputy Commissioner approval and provides guidance on Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, and on sensitive personnel issues within overarching Agency guidelines. Oversees OHO's administrative and personnel delegations of authority program.
The DAC, OEOSM is responsible for administering and leading OHO's employee development, career and succession planning programs, and general activities of the OHO National Training Center and Learning Resource Center. Develops overall OHO training policy and develops operating procedures related to training and employee development for OHO employees nationwide. Provides technical assistance to components to conduct needs analysis and set priorities and conducts a comprehensive training evaluation program to ensure the cost-effectiveness of training and stewardship of resources devoted to meeting training needs. Administers and manages the performance management program, the PACS appraisal system, and employee recognition programs, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Manages OHO recruitment needs in accordance with annual hiring plans and administers recruitment plans among OHO components at the Headquarters and field levels.
The incumbent formulates, develops, communicates, and oversees field practices and procedures governing Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conduct, performance, and alleged public misconduct complaints in coordination with the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (OCALJ). Processes requests for settlements in labor relations matters. In coordination with Office of Labor Management and Employee Relations (OLMER) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducts administrative investigations of harassment and other potential misconduct. Working closely with the OCALJ, provides advice, guidance, and counsel to field offices in specific areas of identified needs. Working closely with OGC and the OLMER, reviews, researches, and recommends action on ALJ conduct and performance issues to OCALJ. Investigates allegations of misconduct from the public regarding Administrative Law Judges during the hearing process. Provides technical analyses, guidance and advice concerning administrative procedures involving ALJs. Represents OHO on relevant ongoing and ad hoc workgroups, task forces, etc. Consults with the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity regarding equal employment opportunity matters. Responsible for executing OHO's duties associated with audits and nationwide initiatives stemming from involvement with oversight organizations (e.g., GAO, OIG, etc.). Handles and disseminates information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.
Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)