Deputy Director, Office of Human Resources (OHR)

Legislative Branch › U.S. Capitol Police (13 current openings)

Washington, District of Columbia

Full-time Security Clearance: Top Secret

Application Deadline:

2026-09-03

Posted:

2026-08-14

About 2 weeks left

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Salary: $189,815 – $218,360 per year (CP-13)

Salary context

Based on 34 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The OHR is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, administration, and coordination of all human capital and related systems, and responsibilities for the USCP. OHR also provides services as the Chief Human Resources Capital Officer that focuses on agency-wide human capital strategies.

The Deputy Director reports directly to the Director, Office of Human Resources/Chief Human Capital Officer (OHR/CHCO), and shares fully with the Director in the overall management of OHR activities, providing broad human resources expertise across OHR programs. Responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations and information within the organization. Provides recommendations, project coordination and project assistance to the Director. Serves as the sole coordinator, acting under the auspices of the Director on special projects and proposals which at times have sensitive and confidential material.

Utilizes thorough knowledge and understanding of the USCP mission, objectives, and program goals in advising the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Police, and other program officials on the formulation of major plans and policies to ensure progressive human resources, organization and management policies, programs, and practices.

The Deputy Director provides decision support to the Director, OHR and is intimately involved in broad program policy development and implementation of the HR policy both internally to OHR and the Department, and is instrumental in structuring and managing the program, budget, and personnel resource decision process.

Provides authoritative and comprehensive advice and assistance to ensure the integration and validation of HR budget programs and institutionally managed requirements. Develops, prepares, analyzes, and validates short and long-term budget planning estimates in support of objectives and related work.

In collaboration with the Director, OHR, and other key USCP managers, formulates performance measurement results and linkages as an essential part of the performance-based budget for the agency.

The tour of duty for this position is the hours required to meet the needs of the Office. Hours are subject to change on short notice and may require working additional duty.

Performs all other duties assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

For the CP-13 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-12/GS-14 level managing and directing human resources functions and activities, including providing program leadership, direction, guidance, oversight, and advisory/consultation services as it relates to the following HR programs (at least 2): Compensation Management; Payroll and HR information systems; Human Resources Recruitment; Staffing and Placement; Employee and Labor Relations; Performance Management; Employee Benefits; and Employee Assistance.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires a Top-Secret security clearance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Evaluations

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.

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