This position is located in The Office of Chief Human Capital Officer, Employee Services Division. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strategic HR leader with deep expertise in federal retirement, benefits, employee and labor relations, and work-life programs, skilled at leading cross-functional teams, resolving complex workforce issues, and advising senior leadership on policy and program execution.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.
Make an impact; join DHS. When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident.
We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. EXCEPTED SERVICE: This is a Schedule Policy/Career position in the excepted service.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. In this position, you will lead and oversee Employee Services programs, including retirement, benefits, employee relations, work-life, and telework, ensuring alignment with FEMA and DHS policies.
Typical duties include: Providing expert technical guidance on federal retirement, benefits, and employee relations laws, regulations, and policies to leadership, HR staff, and managers. Developing, implementing, and communicating Employee Services strategies and process improvements to enhance service delivery, accuracy, and compliance.
Representing the division and FEMA in high-level meetings, briefings, and interagency forums on retirement, benefits, employee relations, and work-life issues. Promoting a strong customer service culture by engaging stakeholders, resolving complex and sensitive employee issues, and ensuring timely, solutions-focused support.
Assigning work, setting priorities, and providing clear direction to subordinate supervisors and staff to meet mission-critical Employee Services requirements.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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khya.wimberly@fema.dhs.gov · (771) 202-3871
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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