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Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources is responsible for ensuring that HR programs support the Agency's mission, vision, and guiding principles in compliance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, policies, regulations, and standards. 

Specific responsibilities include:

  • workforce planning and organizational development;
  • recruitment, placement, position management, and classification;
  • compensation and pay administration;
  • performance management;
  • preemployment and random drug testing and personnel security;
  • employee relations (including adverse actions), grievances, and appeals;
  • labor relations;
  • employee benefits and recognition;
  • workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility management;
  • and overall personnel program automation and reporting.

The Office of Human Resources is comprised of three teams:

  • Recruitment and Operations Team (including Work Force Diversity and Drug Awareness and Testing Program);
  • Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and Career Development Team; and
  • Employee Services Team (position classification and management, personnel actions, employee records).