Summary

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to be its next Chief of Talent Acquisition.

The AOC is a Legislative Branch agency responsible to the U.S. Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the United States Capitol complex. As a global destination for thousands of visitors, Capitol Hill intersects history, architecture and art with the birthplace of our nation’s laws.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity. The official title of the position is Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Talent Acquisition), GS-0201-14.

Duties

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, the Chief of the Talent Acquisition Branch will provide strategic and tactical leadership of the Architect of the Capitol’s (AOC) talent acquisition program.

As a strategic business partner, the selected candidate will have primary responsibility for planning, developing and executing progressive talent acquisition strategies and processes involving a predominantly Federal Wage Grade workforce in addition to General Schedule staff.

This key role leads and manages the end-to-end candidate experience, including sourcing, attracting, recruiting, screening, acquiring and onboarding highly skilled candidates to meet the agency’s current and future workforce requirements.

Major Duties

Leads, supervises, coaches and guides the work of a team of human resources professionals supporting the effective delivery of AOC’s talent acquisition program.
Identifies and executes innovative recruitment strategies, including digital efforts, hiring events, outreach efforts, and proactive sourcing to enhance the AOC’s employer branding efforts.
Provides guidance on talent acquisition activities, programs, policies, appointment authorities, and other recruitment considerations to support all AOC organizations.
Utilizes a suite of automated human resources information systems for talent acquisition, personnel actions processing, payroll and other electronic tools used in day-to-day operations.
Leverages data analytics, specifically time-to-hire metrics, to inform continuous process improvements to ensure the timely acquisition of talent for AOC position vacancies.
Engages and collaborates with hiring managers, delivering expert management advisory services as a trusted partner to understand their mission, talent needs and desired candidate profiles.
Develops and provides supervisory training to managers, supervisors and point-of-contacts on relevant human resources policies and procedures.
Advises on complex qualifications determinations and provides ongoing consultation with hiring managers on the selection and interview process.
Responsible for policy development and program implementation in accordance with relevant law, regulations, standards, policies and precedents of the Architect of the Capitol and U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be able to pass a drug test.
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience criteria listed below in order to be referred for consideration.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

Experience in applying comprehensive technical knowledge of human resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, and practices to develop, administer and manage talent acquisition activities (i.e. sourcing, recruitment, selection and onboarding processes for Federal Wage Grade and General Schedule position vacancies, reviewing and approving HR-related actions and other talent acquisition activities).
Experience with developing talent acquisition policies and procedures, automated recruitment systems strategies, vacancy announcements, and certificates of candidates for referral.
Experience providing expert knowledge in talent acquisition human resource specialty areas (e.g., recruitment, candidate assessments, pay setting, special hiring/appointment authorities and/or use of incentives) in order to provide advice and guidance in the development of solutions to very complex problems and to advise on best course of action.
Experience in providing continuing advice and guidance in areas that include, but are not limited to, career staffing, processes and procedures, appointment authorities, and comprehensive talent acquisition activities.
Experience advising staff, managers, supervisors, program managers, and/or points-of-contact involving recruitment, pay issues or other relevant concerns.

Education

There is no educational requirement for the Human Resources Management series (0201); however, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is also preferred but not required.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
E-VERIFY: The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: A newly appointed selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

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

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.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based on a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job-specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relate to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

Ability to supervise and lead a diverse group of human resources specialists and assistants to deliver essential talent acquisition programs and services in a Federal agency while meeting the agency's and division's vision, mission and goals.
Ability to provide strategic and results-driven oversight of talent acquisition activities and familiarity with processing of HR-related actions.
Knowledge of innovative assessment methods to identify organizational needs and develop human resources strategies for meeting those needs.
Skill in utilizing an enterprise human resources information system.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of HR concepts, principles and practices related to sourcing, identifying, recruiting, and selecting highly qualified talent to meet agency workforce requirements.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

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Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

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

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page.
If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs “Saved Documents” feature.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Tamara Baptist

Phone

202-226-7000

TalentAcquisitionandClassification@aoc.gov

Address

Architect of the Capitol
United States Capitol
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States

Next steps

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJobs Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings’ to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Overview

Accepting applications

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential

14 - Full Performance Level is GS-14

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time - Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status.

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent - Permanent, Full-time

Occupations and job series

0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status

Yes

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

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

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

HCMD-2026-275

Control number

883267900

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