Defense Security Cooperation Agency

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in Employee Relations practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide management consultation in Labor Management and Employee Relations programs.
  • Experience in developing and implementing agency-wide policies for LMER and EEO areas.
  • Proficient in interpreting regulations related to grievances, appeals, and disciplinary actions.
  • Ability to conduct and present agency-wide training or briefings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and guidance on Labor Management and Employee Relations issues to management and supervisors.
  • Develop and implement agency-wide policies for various LMER and EEO functional areas.
  • Conduct training and presentations on Employee Relations policies.
  • Advise on disciplinary actions and performance management issues.
  • Offer comprehensive advisory services on grievances, appeals, and adverse actions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.
  • Eligibility for flexible work schedules and telework options.
  • Potential recruitment and relocation incentives.
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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing recommendations and

guidance on ER practices, procedures, and issues.

Duties

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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Provide staff-level advice and consultation to management, Assistant Directors, and supervisors in the various Labor Management and Employee Relations (LMER) programs on specific and agency-wide issues impacting the employee relations program.
  • Develop, recommend, coordinate, and implement agency-wide policies and/or programs for major LMER and EEO functional areas: conduct and discipline, adverse actions, reasonable accommodations, and grievances, and appeals. Ensures compliance with overarching policies and regulatory guidance established by OPM, DoD, Executive Orders, Titles 5, 10, and other sections of the U.S. Code.
  • Determine need for, develops, and presents agency-wide training, briefings, and models for specific applications in assigned program areas.
  • Advises management officials and employees in matters pertaining to disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management issues, grievances, leave and other ER topics.
  • Provide comprehensive advisory services on grievances, appeals, and adverse or disciplinary actions by interpreting applicable regulations and administrative instructions, guiding managers through case strategy, and recommending appropriate resolutions, including ADR options.


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 and Relocation Incentives: May be 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:

  • Providing recommendations and guidance on Employee Relations practices, procedures, and issues.


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

Security Cooperation (SC) Certification: Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2024, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.

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:

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).

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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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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.

About Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is the lead agency within the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the management of security cooperation programs and foreign military sales (FMS) to support U.S. national security objectives. The DSCA provides financial and technical assistance, transfer of defense articles and services, and military education and training to allies, partners, and other friendly foreign governments. The agency was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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