Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
Devises short- and long-term solutions to operational problems in consultation with HR staff on employee and labor relations, performance management and awards, executive pay and performance, benefits and retirement administration, telework, work life programs, and workers compensation. Trains new HR team members, answers questions, provides a "sounding board" for exchange of procedural as well as technical ideas, and otherwise mentors team members in the accomplishment of the work of their program areas or assignments. Oversees employee relations matters, including a broad range of advising on conduct and performance problems that may include aspects or involve areas of case law that are vague. Serves as an advisor to managers on interpretation of policy and procedures to ensure consistency in the application of policies and practices. Oversees administrative investigations. As necessary, appears as an expert witness for the agency. Oversees labor relations advisory services on DFC-wide issues. Serves as the technical authority on developing policies, processes and guidelines for the operation of the DFC labor relations program. Oversees the administration of the agency retirement and benefits programs, including retirement (CSRS/FERS/TSP), health and life insurance, death and survivor benefits, debt and overpayments, long-term care insurance, military service and other creditable service. Manages DFC's WorkLife Wellness Programs to include: Child Care Subsidy, Fitness Center, Annual Health Screening, etc. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: Advise managers and senior management on one or more of the following areas: employee and labor relations, performance management and awards, and/or benefits and retirement administration; Lead the delivery of HR operational services in the areas of employee and labor relations, performance management and awards, and/or benefits and retirement administration; AND Identify solutions to complex HR issues and recommend optimum corrective actions. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. 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. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Other Information
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp). Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. This position has been submitted to OPM for possible inclusion in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.