Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and is assigned to the Labor/Employee Relations/Performance Management and Performance Awards/Telework/ and Leave policy Team.

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) and be responsible for delivering expert advice and counseling in the areas of complex conduct and discipline issues; grievances and appeals; adverse actions; and labor relations.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

05/21/2024 to 05/28/2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

• Salary

$117,962 - $181,216 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 13 - 14

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• Some travel required.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Relocation expenses reimbursed.

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Full Time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

14

• Job family (Series)

0201 Human Resources Management

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

FTA.TAD-2024-0017

• Control number

792008700

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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Duties

As a HR Specialist (ELR), you will:

• Develop policy for and/or evaluates labor relations activities, or functions.

• Provide agency management with interpretations of policy and procedures when the issues involved are new, highly controversial, precedent setting and/or involve more than one area of personnel policy.

• Review complaints or grievances and performs fact-finding, as necessary, to advise high-ranking management officials.

• Work closely with Headquarters staff, the Chief Counsel's Office, and managers to identify all aspects of employee relations problems, to develop ideas for solutions which respond to management's needs, to actively coordinate solutions to these problems when they cross HR functional lines, and to secure management support and cooperation when solutions are controversial.

The ideal candidate for this position is a Human Resources professional who has experience in providing comprehensive advice and guidance to supervisors and managers on issues regarding on issues regarding employee and labor relations.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify

• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:  Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

• Experience providing technical advice and consultation services to managers and customers on labor and employee relations (LER) and performance management (e.g., grievances, contract negotiations, conduct, disciplinary actions, performance-based actions and performance appraisals, alternative dispute resolution, etc.).

• Experience performing investigations and management inquiries into sensitive labor and employee relations (LER) issues.

• Experience preparing written recommendations to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:

• Experience providing advisory services to supervisors, staff and colleagues on complex, controversial ER/LR issues.

• Experience conducting administrative investigations on workplace conflict/issues, evaluating evidence/documentation and writing reports.

• Experience representing the agency to external groups and agencies on ER/LR policy and initiatives; administering, negotiating, and interpreting an agency Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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:

• Written Communications

• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

• Employee Relations

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices

related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.

• Labor Relations

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices

related to negotiating and administering labor agreements.

For all types of consideration, 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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

The agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4-year limit.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.

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• Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational requirements. Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.

Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply.

DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.

Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers.

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• Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window

Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/