5 U.S.C. § 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.