Summary
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/LABOR REL) in the NETC HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. Before applying, you're encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass.
Duties
You will provide advice to management on employee relations issues, such as performance management, employee discipline and counseling, adverse actions, grievances and appeals, medical cases, and disability separations.
You will prepare formal correspondence on full range of disciplinary actions.
You will assist employees, managers and supervisors on grievance procedures and appropriate options for proper resolution of conflicts or problems.
You will serve as the technical advisor to an attorney at hearings before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
You will provide guidance to management in maintaining relationships with labor organizations to include administering labor agreements, conferring with labor organizations on behalf of management and, processing controversial ULPs and grievances.
You will maintain regular contact with union and management officials to discuss matters of mutual interest and attempts to resolve problems on an informal basis.
You will review performance standards and performance appraisal documents for compliance with DoD and DON policies and with organizational practices and requirements.
Education
GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING CUSTOMER SERVICE This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.