HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Duties
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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Advises management officials and employees in matters pertaining to disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management issues, grievances, and leave, and prepares documents such as reprimands, proposed discipline, and adverse actions.
• Analyzes regulations and administrative instructions pertaining to all phases of grievances, appeals, and adverse/discipline personnel actions, and provides advice to managers who make decisions on grievances and actions associated with appeals.
• Provides advice, counseling, and technical guidance to employees and serviced organizations concerning their responsibilities, rights, and the procedures under various avenues of discipline, adverse actions, and dispute resolution.
• Applies analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve complex labor relations problems, and may serve as an Agency Representative or technical advisor in third-party hearings.
• Provides advisory services and recommendations on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) topics to management, legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management.

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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: May be 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-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Assisting in providing advisory services on employee relations matters, such as disciplinary actions, performance issues, and grievances. This includes researching and applying relevant regulations, such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), to support senior specialists
• Drafting documents for routine disciplinary and performance-based actions under guidance
• Providing information to employees and managers on established procedures for appeals and dispute resolution.

You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Independently providing advisory and consultative services to management on a wide range of complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances, and appeals. This includes interpreting and applying laws such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and United States Code (USC) to analyze case facts and recommend courses of action to senior management
• Preparing legal and administrative documentation for complex or sensitive disciplinary actions
• Providing authoritative technical guidance to all levels of management and employees on their rights and responsibilities.

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

Other Notes: .
Re-employed Annuitant: This position 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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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