Based in Anchorage, this on-site Supervisory Human Resources Specialist role supports EPA Region 10's Mission Support Division, HR Branch, with regular reporting to a duty station. The position emphasizes strategic leadership of human capital programs, workforce planning, and employee relations, while coordinating closely with internal and external partners to advance the agency's mission.
As the regional HR lead, you will supervise the human capital team to deliver technically sound, compliant services that align with both regional priorities and EPA objectives.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and implement regional Human Capital programs to ensure effective workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee and labor relations.
- Advise regional management on a broad spectrum of human capital matters to influence management decisions.
- Supervise and lead the regional human capital staff to deliver technically accurate, compliant, and mission-aligned HR services that support regional and agency priorities.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and business partners to identify and meet human capital needs essential to mission success.
Requirements
- Human Capital Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Employee and Labor Relations
- Technical Knowledge Related to Position
- Workforce Planning
- Managing Employees
- Stakeholder Management
- Written Communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- Situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowed by agency policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Agency Contact Information
- Contact: Alan Hixenbaugh
- Phone: 513-569-7601
- Email: HIXENBAUGH.ALAN@EPA.GOV
- Address: Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 155, Seattle, WA 98101, US
How to Apply
You should read the full announcement before applying. To begin, click the Apply button at the top-right of this page, log in or register, upload all required documents, and complete the questionnaire. A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date.
All required documents are collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature. If you cannot apply online, contact the HR Office listed above for assistance at least two business days before the closing date. Details for requesting a reasonable accommodation are provided below.
Resume Requirements
- Resumes must be no longer than two pages; if a longer resume is submitted, only the two-page version will be reviewed.
- Ensure readability to support eligibility, minimum qualifications, and any other position requirements.
- Follow USAJOBS resume guidance for formatting (file type, font size/type, margins).
- If you cannot apply online, contact the HR Office for assistance by the deadline.
Reasonable Accommodation
EPA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application, selection, or hiring process, contact the HR Office no later than two business days before the closing date. The EPA National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will provide assistance as needed. If you are referred for consideration and need an accommodation during the selection process, notify the person who contacted you; if you do not hear back within three days, contact disabilityaccommodations@epa.gov. Determinations on requests are made on a case-by-case basis.
