Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for for planning, developing and coordinating Department of Defense (DoD) wide projects and policies in the area of employee relations, including employee appeals, discipline and performance management.

Duties

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As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• At the GS-13 Level:
  
  • Directs and coordinates major agency-wide projects and policies concerning complex employee relations issues, including high-profile employee appeals, formal discipline, and performance management systems.
  • Develops and implements new, enhanced, or tailored employee and labor relations methods specifically designed to support the military and national security mission.
  • Formulates, drafts, and defends the agency's technical and legal positions before third parties, including the MSPB, arbitration panels, and federal courts.
  • Advises leadership on the potential impact and precedent-setting implications of pending disputes and litigation before third-party regulatory authorities
  • Responds to requests for expert advisory assistance from sub-components regarding major operational crises, systemic labor disputes, or the interpretation of brand-new labor relations policies.
• At the GS-12 level:
  
  • Plans, develops, and coordinates projects and policy interpretations in employee relations, including employee appeals, discipline, and performance management.
  • Devises innovative ways to improve supervisory support and operational understanding of policies to promote acceptable workplace conduct and performance.
  • Prepares, presents, and defends the technical position of the organization before third-party authorities, including the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
  • Plans, develops, and coordinates localized projects, programs, and initiatives in labor relations, balancing union, management, and employee rights.
  • Conducts reviews of collective bargaining agreements and negotiated grievances for consistency with federal statutes, agency regulations, and case law.

Requirements

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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: Not 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- 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

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

• Senior-level experience evaluating, drafting, and implementing agency-wide policy guidance and program revisions in the areas of labor and employee relations to address legislative or regulatory updates.
• Senior-level experience applying a broad range of advanced employee relations laws, regulations, principles, precedents, and policy to serve as a high-level senior advisor across major organizational segments.
• Senior-level experience analyzing and solving highly complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting problems to resolve conflicting laws or requirements involving vague and untested areas of case law.

You may qualify at the GS- 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

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

• Applied experience reviewing local policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements to ensure alignment with agency-wide employee and labor relations standards.
• Applied experience utilizing advanced employee relations laws, regulations, principles, and precedents to serve as an advisor to management, supervisors, and HR practitioners.
• Applied experience analyzing complex, sensitive workplace disputes and performance issues to recommend corrective or adverse action strategies that comply with federal personnel law.

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

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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