Job Requirements
Fort Meade, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
Salary not specified
Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries 
Job Description
Duties
Help
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/LABOR REL) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
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.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
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:
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to(a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP.
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).
Help
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/LABOR REL) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Investigates unprecedented cases, appeals, and severe disciplinary actions (including removals), ensuring sound application of legal precedents.
- Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on performance lifecycles (Plans, PIPs, appraisals), ensuring policy conformance and correcting deficiencies.
- Investigates severe disciplinary actions (including removals), appeals, and grievances. Researches case law and ensures sound application of regulatory guidance.
- Analyzes and resolves difficult problems in employer-employee relationships to maintain satisfactory productivity, morale, and discipline. Works directly with managers to determine the root causes of systemic issues-such as personality conflicts, poor work habits, and leave abuse-and recommends constructive interventions, including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation.
- Acts as the policy expert for the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), researching, drafting, and staffing DoD/OPM-compliant Standard Operating Procedures.
- Serving as a consultant to management officials on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) matters; providing misconduct and performance advice and guidance to management.
- Presenting effective oral and written communications to draft disciplinary actions, performance actions, and agency arguments to effectively represent management in meetings with union representatives and before a third party.
Requirements
Help
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 eligible for situational telework only.
- Must be able to acquire and retain a Secret Clearance eligibility. Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and reviews responsibilities of the position.
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
- Serving as a consultant to management officials on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) matters; providing misconduct and performance advice and guidance to management.
- Maintaining effective relationships and building a cohesive labor/management atmosphere that represents the best interests of the agency.
- Managing and conducting negotiations and administering labor agreements.
- Serving as the agency representative or grievance control officer for grievances, unfair labor practices, and questions on negotiability, attempting to resolve workplace issues informally.
- Presenting effective oral and written communications to draft disciplinary actions, performance actions, and agency arguments to effectively represent management in meetings with union representatives and before a third party.
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.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
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:
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to(a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP.
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).
group id: DODAF