SUPV HR SPEC (LABOR REL/EMPL REL)

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As a SUPV HR SPEC (LABOR REL/EMPL REL) at the GS-0201-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Supervising a Team of approximately 10 senior, GS-0201-14 Human Resources Specialists (LER)
• Developing/review/approving DoD-wide HR policy on highly complex and difficult problems
• Responsible for conducting special studies.
• Advising senior Department leadership on significant and far-reaching LER matters.
• Evaluating incoming guidance, policy, law, regulations, Executive Orders, etc. for DoD impact and developing DoD-level implementation strategies.
• Assures appropriate IT support for LER functions
• Supporting LER community management and credentialing
• Coordinating with respective partners within and external to the Department on relevant HR matters
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with respective partners within and external to the Department on relevant HR matters
• Routinely responding to DoD and higher level inquires using approved package requirements in an extremely expeditious manner.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-0201-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Writing and developing Department level strategic guidance and/or evaluating policy and program revisions to new and/or existing legislation for proposed legislative changes that impact an agency in the areas of labor and employee relations. Providing policy interpretations, operational guidance, and instruction. Monitoring and discussing emerging policy and advising on compliance issues and recommending appropriate actions, as needed. Preparing a variety of policy documents and associated packages in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.
• At the Department level, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. Building and maintaining productive relationships with team members, others in the Community of Practice, and other SMEs internal and external to the Department to bring the right resources to bear on Department level strategic initiatives. in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.
• At the Department level consulting and providing guidance as a technical expert in labor and employees relations matters such as collective bargaining and negotiations, grievances, employee discipline, performance management, awards, workplace violence, suitability and third party processes.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with labor organizations, negotiating and administering labor agreements, providing advice and assistance to stakeholders, providing Department level LR support in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).