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Workforce Development Director


Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 169279 - 169279
Posted: 6 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters Department of Energy. As a Workforce Development Director you will plan direct coordinate and supervise the integration of all phases of the workforce development process to include partnering with Human Capital on recruitment classification staffing performance management employee recognition personnel actions and workforce planning.


Duties

The Department of Energys mission is to ensure Americas security and prosperity by addressing its energy environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

We are truly honored that DOE has been named Americas #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy

As a Workforce Development Director you will:

  • Directs plans and integrates all phases of the SC workforce development program-including recruitment staffing performance management and workforce planning-in close partnership with the DOE Office of Human Capital.
  • Evaluates interprets and implements HR guidance statutory requirements and policies from OMB OPM Congress and DOE leadership to ensure departmental compliance and align workforce strategy with organizational goals.
  • Analyzes and manages staffing floor and ceiling limitations based on Congressional appropriations budget allocations and long-range organizational requirements to optimize human capital resources.
  • Acts as the principal consultant to the SC Director of Finance and Resource Management providing authoritative advice presenting options to DOE leadership and representing the organization with external stakeholders including OMB GAO OIG and Congress.
  • Manages and evaluates subordinate staff and lower-level supervisors establishing performance standards assigning work resolving grievances approving disciplinary actions and identifying employee training needs.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .
  • If selected you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
  • If selected your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is not remote the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected military spouses veteran caregivers and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
  • You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450 Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
  • This position is NOT included in a Bargaining Unit.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

  1. Managing comprehensive workforce development or human resources programs across multiple functional areas (such as recruitment staffing performance management training or workforce planning) for a major organizational segment or complex enterprise.
  2. Experience working with complex employment laws statutory regulations executive policies or corporate governance standards to ensure program integrity and alignment with organizational goals.
  3. Operating with budget and financial constraints to establish monitor and adjust multi-year staffing plans workforce ceilings or human capital resource requirements.
Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered well qualified you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated well-qualified which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

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.

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.

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Director