Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Washington Headquarters Services • Alexandria, VA • 5h ago

Summary This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Human Resources Directorate (HRD), Labor and Management Employee Relations (LMER) Division. The division directly supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), WHS, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) and other organizations serviced by the Washington Headquarters Services. Responsibilities Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Providing advice, assistance and policy guidance to the ER Branch Chief, Assistant Director, LMER, CHRO and Deputy CHRO of HRD, and Director, WHS and to managers and supervisors on all aspects of disciplinary and adverse actions. Advising management on the merit and procedural requirements for all disciplinary and adverse actions based on knowledge of law, regulation and MSPB case law. Providing expert advice, support and policy guidance to managers and employees in the administration of the OSD/WHS Grievance System. Serving as a technical expert and action officer in the area of leave administration, advising employees, supervisors, and managers on requirements or requesting and documenting leave, authorities for granting and denying leave, appropriate reasons for and charges to specific @types of leave, etc. Developing and/or updating OSD policies and programs pertaining to areas of responsibility, and implements and evaluates such policies and programs, making recommendations to the ER Branch Chief and Assistant Director, LMER for changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and assessing ER problem areas to develop new or enhanced program policies and guidance.; and Providing authoritative advisory services and policy interpretations on complex and sensitive employee relations (ER) matters and resolving cases.; and Exercising judgment in interpreting available guidelines, including Title 5 and Title 10, U.S.C., OPM and EEOC regulations, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), EEOC, Comptroller General, and court decisions, DoD directives, and OSD administrative instructions.; and Providing oral and written communication consultation to managers and supervisors at all levels. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Communication, Employee Relations, and Policy Development Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-13 grade level. Additional Information A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact Washington Headquarters Services for assistance.

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