HR SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS)

Duties

As a HR SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS), GS-0201-9/11, this position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to perform Labor Relation advisory services to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. Trains and provides technical assistance to lower graded specialists.

1. Advises management and employees on labor laws, rules, and regulations regarding labor issues that are sensitive, critical, or controversial in nature. Provide advisory services to management, promote the efficiency of the service, train supervisors how to remedy employee deficiencies using both formal and informal methodologies, while simultaneously establishing a constructive workforce. Maintains awareness of contemporary developments and regulatory guidance. Works daily with other HR Specialists assigned within the HRO on matters which impact other HR functional areas. (30%)

2. Monitors the lifecycle of the collective bargaining agreement. Establishes and maintains relationships with labor organizations and State supervisors. Briefs and explains to management how labor laws, rulings, and decisions impact the State. Interprets negotiated agreement provisions and reconciles conflicting technical viewpoints. Recommends minor modifications to proposed labor management agreements. Facilitates impact and implementation bargaining between labor organization officials and managers as a result of policy changes, conditions to workplace environments, or a deviation from existing practices. Explains rules and procedures to employees and managers in order to help them understand the grievance process, appeal rights, and responsibilities. Assists the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) in arranging and conducting union certification elections. (30%)

3. Utilizes legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and applies a variety of HR case law, principles, practices, and regulations obtained from the Supreme Court, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP), and/or the Office of Special Council (OSC) to management in order to support State policy and decisions. Develops and provides informational documents, position papers, State reports, and various tools to assist supervisors with conduct management. Identifies supervisor needs for training, provides training, and tracks completion rates. (30%)

4. Provides in-person guidance, training, and advisory services thru Site Assistance Visits (SAV) for the local organization. Maintains a local case management system. (10%)

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialist at the bottom of the announcement.*

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required for Title 32 positions.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position, if applicable.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted, Officers, Warrant Officers.
• Current Title 5 employees will remain Title 5 upon selection.
• Current Title 32 technicians will remain Title 32 upon selection.
• Current indefinite employees and technicians will convert to permanent upon selection.
• Periodic travel may be required for the position as needed.

Qualifications

GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Work performed is in administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services.

For all positions, 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.

To Qualify for this Position, You Must Have:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

OR

B. GS-09: A Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR

C. A combination of Experience as described in "A" above and Education as described in "B" above.

Education

To qualify off of education alone you must meet the following requirements;

GS-09: A Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Transcripts are required to confirm education claims.

Additional information

The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions:
Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO).

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).