Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
You will be responsible for developing plans, policies and procedures for local implementation of the Labor Relations program within the framework established by Federal laws.,You will inform managers of the requirements of the labor relations program and provide assistance regarding management rights and obligations.,You will prepare for negotiation proceedings by collecting and analyzing information secured from all levels of management.,You will serve as a point of contact for both union and management officials on problems dealing with provisions of agreements and attempt to find solutions, satisfactory to both parties.,You will develop and recommend policies and plans and implement actions concerning employee-management communications, grievances, and appeals.,You will provide advice and assistance to employees, supervisors, and officials on disciplinary and adverse action cases.
Qualifications
GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Knowledge of a wide range of Human Resources Management concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate Human Resources interventions to resolve a wide range of complex, interrelated problems and issues; knowledge of a wide range of Human Resources case law, principles, practices, and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations using legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical skill to locate and interpret appropriate precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions ; creating and disseminating formal and informal training on all aspects of employee and labor relations programs; reviewing employee and labor files, discussing potential solutions with supervisors, managers, and researching potential union concerns; and kills in written and oral communication sufficient to prepare findings, recommendations, letters, memorandums, presentation papers, and reports. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Knowledge of a wide range of Human Resources Management concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate Human Resources interventions to resolve a wide range of complex, interrelated problems and issues; knowledge of a wide range of Human Resources case law, principles, practices, and regulations sufficient to perform analyses on complex legal issues, problems, and situations using legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical skill to locate and interpret appropriate precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions; assisting in creating and providing formal and informal training on all aspects of employee and labor relations programs; reviewing employee and labor files and discussing with team members, supervisors, managers, and identifying any potential union concerns; and skills in written and oral communication sufficient to prepare findings, recommendations, letters, memorandums, presentation papers, and reports. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related Applicant can also qualify through a combination of education and experience which when combined equal to 1 year of specialized experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Other Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. ???????If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.