Human Resources Specialist (Labor \u0026 Employee Relations)-DIR

Duties

• Resolves very difficult ER issues for a wide variety of organizations w/varying missions--may include professional, administrative, research, and/or Senior Executive Service positions in a large, multi-mission environment; positions may be high-graded, emerging or in a rapidly changing tech field, and/or higher head quarter positions
• Advises Senior Management/supervises on procedural/legal requirements for correcting complex conduct problems, administering disciplinary & adverse actions.
• Completes high-quality staff work for a variety of actions including Unfair Labor Practice Position Papers, grievances and appeals, union complaints, Congressional Inquiries, etc.
• Leads varied special assignments/projects/special subject areas (e.g., Performance Management Program, OWCP, the Physically Restricted Program, Unemployment Compensation, Leave/Absences, Hours of Work, etc.) Proactively keeps abreast of changes; prepares required publicity to keep workforce informed.
• Writes a variety of documents to include publicity/briefings/reports/orientation
  materials for new employees/training courses/policy letters/position papers, and comments on impact of new supplements, regulations, and directives.
• Independently researches and accurately evaluates facts and develops complex management positions, proposals, and agendas for negotiations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative Officer Series 0201 located

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience planning, organizing, and determining necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, and procedures for the development and execution of assigned civilian human resource programs. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

In-depth knowledge of a wide-range of ER and LR concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise senior managers regarding techniques in response to a wide range of conduct, performance, and union problems.

Knowledge and understanding of complex Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques; and the basic relationships of various HR disciplines.

Knowledge of in-depth legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical techniques sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decision, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered.

Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations.

Skill in gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and maker sound decisions.

Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents.

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate has 5+ years of Employee Management Relations (EMR), and Labor Relations (LR) experience. Strong communications skills both orally, and in writing. Strong research and analytical skills.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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