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Section Chief

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management · Department of Labor
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $133007 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

There is one vacancy available. The position may be located in any of the following cities: Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; or San Francisco, CA. For detailed office locations, please visit: DOL offices. This position is in the Division of Compensation and Processing (DCP) within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), OASAM.

The employee serves as a section chief and first-line supervisor, responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and overseeing the work of assigned staff performing duties that include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead a section of the division by planning and organizing the work of HR staff, setting and adjusting short and long term priorities, providing advice and technical direction to staff, and monitoring performance.

Apply knowledge of HR systems, forms, action codes, and personnel action processing to interpret HR regulations, use technical processing methods, and ensure accurate and compliant personnel actions across multiple hiring and pay systems. Analyze technical HR problems and propose resolutions, workflow improvements, or corrective measures that improve the quality and compliance of personnel action processing.

Plan and execute audits of personnel actions to identify error trends, evaluate workflow effectiveness, and use findings to develop targeted training and corrective strategies for HR staff. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of department-wide projects by establishing milestones, directing team activities, assessing progress, and recommending new policies or procedures that improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Interpret applicable regulations to respond to customer inquiries on personnel action processing and provide solutions that support accurate, timely, and customer focused HR service. Provide training, coaching, and support to HR staff, supervisors, and employees to build understanding of HR processes, resolve issues, and improve the quality and responsiveness of services.

Review personnel action data, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with customers to obtain required information, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and aligned with service expectations. Prepare written documents such as training materials, job aids, reports, policy recommendations and briefing materials that convey technical HR information.

Represent the agency and division in meetings, briefings, and conferences by presenting program information, summarizing assessments, and communicating recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience to qualify for this grade level.

Contact

marince.melissa.b@dol.gov · 202-693-1000 X20058

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Department of Labor.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $133007 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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