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OMB NO: 1625-0120
Expiration Date: 05/31/2029
Announcement: 6955
Opening Date: 21 October 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0201-05
Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time
Position: Assistant Director of Human Resources Salary: $108,525+*DOE/annually
Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA – Headquarters
*Depending on Experience
Join a mission-driven leadership team, as the Assistant Director of Human Resources, at the Coast Guard Community Services Command, where you will direct enterprise-wide HR functions—compensation, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, classification, staffing, and performance—for a diverse non-appropriated fund workforce of over 1,400 employees across retail and MWR operations. This highly visible role reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and plays a critical part in shaping pay equity, regulatory compliance, and long-term workforce strategy in alignment with national Coast Guard objectives.
DUTIES:
The Assistant Director of USCG non-appropriated fund (NAF) human resources (HR) program, directs all aspects of HR management: classification, salary and wage administration, staffing (recruitment, placement, performance and employee relations), benefits for 1400 employees. The position is located at the Coast Guard Community Services Command (CSC) Headquarters in Chesapeake, VA and reports to the Director of Human Resources. CSC oversees the CG Exchange (CGX) which is a multi-million-dollar retail operation with stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The CSC also provides program management for the CG’s Morale, Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) program and Child Development Centers (CDCs).
Other duties as assigned.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum:
1. Progressively responsible work experience in Human Resources (HR), indicating an in-depth knowledge of HR principles, HR practices, and legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements of one or more functional area of human resources.
2. Proficient using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
3. Bachelor's degree in HR, related field, or equivalent experience
4. Ability to obtain Human Resources Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) within the first 12 months of employment
5. Experience in HR management
6. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Demonstrated experience researching and applying applicable employment laws and regulations in the private sector.
Preferred (in addition to the minimum):
1. Master’s degree or Doctorate in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
2. Senior Human Resources Certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP)
3. Experience in HR management of a non-appropriated fund (NAF) workforce
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework for human capital management in the Federal Government (Title 10 USC, Title 5 USC, 10 CFR, 5 CFR, OPM guidance and manuals, OPM classification and qualification standards as it applies to the non-appropriated fund workforce)
USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
- Pension Plan
- 401k Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
- Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
- Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
- Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
- Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
- This agency provides reasonable accommodations 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Additional Information on how you will be evaluated:
Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.
You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.
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Assistant Director of Human Resources FT 6955
Chesapeake, VA, US
Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.
Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.
Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.
Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 05/31/2029. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
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Skills Required
- Progressively responsible human resources work experience demonstrating in-depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, and legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and various human resources information systems
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Ability to obtain a PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification within the first 12 months of employment
- Experience in human resources management
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience researching and applying applicable private-sector employment laws and regulations
- Master's degree or doctorate in human resources or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Senior HR certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP
- Experience managing a non-appropriated fund workforce
- Knowledge of the federal statutory and regulatory framework for human capital management, including Title 5 USC, Title 10 USC, 5 CFR, 10 CFR, OPM guidance, and OPM classification standards
What We Do
The Coast Guard Community Services Command (CSC) was commissioned on March 26th, 2009 with its headquarters located in Chesapeake, Virginia. CSC is comprised of the Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) program and the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGX). The Coast Guard MWR and CGX programs are considered vital nonpay compensation programs that have responsibilities in taking care of those who protect and defend the homeland. Our responsibility is to help ensure the mission readiness and retention of our Coast Guard military members and the Coast Guard family. CGX provides quality merchandise and services at a savings to the military member and their families as well as other authorized patrons and provides a dividend to help fund Coast Guard MWR programs worldwide. Over the past 10 years, CGX has contributed over $23 million to Coast Guard MWR programs! MWR activities are varied and diverse and include fitness centers, gymnasiums, picnic areas, community centers, movie theaters, food and beverage operations, golf courses, child development centers, recreational lodging, bowling centers, and information, ticket, and tour activities, just to name a few! Every day at CSC, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of every military member and their family whether through CGX or through MWR – CSC is there ready to serve. Coast Guard Community Services Command, serving those who protect and defend the homeland.
