§ 1401. Establishment of agency Chief Human Capital Officers

The head of each agency referred to under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 901(b) of title 31 shall appoint or designate a Chief Human Capital Officer, who shall—

• (1) advise and assist the head of the agency and other agency officials in carrying out the agency’s responsibilities for selecting, developing, training, and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with merit system principles;
• (2) implement the rules and regulations of the President and the Office of Personnel Management and the laws governing the civil service within the agency; and
• (3) carry out such functions as the primary duty of the Chief Human Capital Officer.