Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations)

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How you will be evaluated

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, *** select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position.

The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to ***

To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3.

Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default.

The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page *** .

Fax your documents to ***. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: ***

Documents you must provide

• The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
• Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
• If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
• The following documents are REQUIRED 1.
• Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience.
• Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages.
• Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font.
• If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will be removed from further consideration.
• Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
• The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
• If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
• The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
• We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
• We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
• We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
• Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
• The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
• SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).
• Veteran's Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
• PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: ***

What to expect next

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your the documentation you submitted to support your resume.

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: ***

Additional information

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.

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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 ***) 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 *** for more information.

For more information, please visit *** Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.

The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: *** Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).