HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)
US Department of Defense, Arlington, VA, United States
Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing advisory services and recommendations on a variety of employee relations (ER) topics to management, legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management. Duties
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advises management officials and employees in matters pertaining to disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management issues, grievances, and leave, and prepares documents such as reprimands, proposed discipline, and adverse actions. Analyzes regulations and administrative instructions pertaining to all phases of grievances, appeals, and adverse/discipline personnel actions, and provides advice to managers who make decisions on grievances and actions associated with appeals. Provides advice, counseling, and technical guidance to employees and serviced organizations concerning their responsibilities, rights, and the procedures under various avenues of discipline, adverse actions, and dispute resolution. Applies analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve complex labor relations problems, and may serve as an Agency Representative or technical advisor in third-party hearings. Provides advisory services and recommendations on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) topics to management, legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management. Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting in providing advisory services on employee relations matters, such as disciplinary actions, performance issues, and grievances. This includes researching and applying relevant regulations, such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), to support senior specialists Drafting documents for routine disciplinary and performance-based actions under guidance Providing information to employees and managers on established procedures for appeals and dispute resolution. You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Independently providing advisory and consultative services to management on a wide range of complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances, and appeals. This includes interpreting and applying laws such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and United States Code (USC) to analyze case facts and recommend courses of action to senior management Preparing legal and administrative documentation for complex or sensitive disciplinary actions Providing authoritative technical guidance to all levels of management and employees on their rights and responsibilities. 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. Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing advisory services and recommendations on a variety of employee relations (ER) topics to management, legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management. Duties
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advises management officials and employees in matters pertaining to disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management issues, grievances, and leave, and prepares documents such as reprimands, proposed discipline, and adverse actions. Analyzes regulations and administrative instructions pertaining to all phases of grievances, appeals, and adverse/discipline personnel actions, and provides advice to managers who make decisions on grievances and actions associated with appeals. Provides advice, counseling, and technical guidance to employees and serviced organizations concerning their responsibilities, rights, and the procedures under various avenues of discipline, adverse actions, and dispute resolution. Applies analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve complex labor relations problems, and may serve as an Agency Representative or technical advisor in third-party hearings. Provides advisory services and recommendations on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) topics to management, legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management. Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting in providing advisory services on employee relations matters, such as disciplinary actions, performance issues, and grievances. This includes researching and applying relevant regulations, such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), to support senior specialists Drafting documents for routine disciplinary and performance-based actions under guidance Providing information to employees and managers on established procedures for appeals and dispute resolution. You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Independently providing advisory and consultative services to management on a wide range of complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances, and appeals. This includes interpreting and applying laws such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and United States Code (USC) to analyze case facts and recommend courses of action to senior management Preparing legal and administrative documentation for complex or sensitive disciplinary actions Providing authoritative technical guidance to all levels of management and employees on their rights and responsibilities. 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. Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork