Human Resources Specialist (Labor Management Employee Relations)
US Department of War, Alexandria, VA, United States
Human Resources Specialist (Labor Management Employee Relations)
This position is located in Alexandria, Virginia with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Human Resources Division's Management and Employee Relations Branch. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). Help Represent the Agency in negotiating substantive personnel policy and other matters affecting working conditions. Provide expert advice negotiating and administering labor agreements to include bargaining unit determinations, consolidation of bargaining-units, contract negotiations, mediation, arbitration, questions of negotiability, and unfair labor practices. Evaluate and determine impact on the total labor and employee relations program of new legislation, executive and regulatory issuances. Plan and develop programs for labor relations negotiation and contract administration. Develop recommendations and strategy as to what actions should be taken in response to union demands for specific contract proposals. Represent DoWEA on issues pertaining to labor relations, such as arbitration cases, unfair labor practices and bargaining unit determinations. Draft written communication that supports the Mission, i.e. white papers, training material, implementation procedures, and standard operating procedures. Present management's position through written correspondence and appearances before various third parties. Investigates employee complaints about management policies and working conditions, conducting independent, in-depth research. Reviews employee performance standards and appraisals to identify areas for improvement and advises managers on writing effective performance standards. Provides advisory services and technical support on disciplinary actions, performance management, grievances, appeals, and leave administration. Help Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement. Proof of U.S. Citizenship required. Direct deposit of pay is required. One year probationary period may be required. Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. This position requires a Tier 3 (T3) investigation. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. GS-13 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing consultative services and advising supervisors on complex employee relations matters, including conduct, performance-based actions, adverse actions, disciplinary actions, administrative and negotiated grievances, performance management, and leave administration. Providing guidance to management officials in resolving employee relations/labor relations (LMER) issues (e.g., grievances, collective bargaining agreements, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, negotiability appeals, etc.). Conducting research into complex questions of program operations and developing operating guidance related to Labor and Employee Relations. Developing, reviewing, and delivering training and briefings to the workforce on employee and labor relations policies, programs, and procedures. Negotiating collective bargaining units or participating in third party proceedings. GS-14 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing program guidance on labor and employee relations for an organization. Evaluating the impact of changes on labor bargaining unit employees and/or negotiated agreements and performing labor relations negotiation and/or contract administration. Developing policy and operating guidance for a Labor Management program. Performing senior subject-matter expert and strategic advisory services to management on the full range of complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including misconduct, performance-based actions, adverse actions, removals, and administrative and negotiated grievances. Producing complex written products (e.g., adverse action decisions, management advisories) requiring exceptional analytical and oral and written communication skills. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society. Army Applicant Help Desk Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address DoWEA Headquarters 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
This position is located in Alexandria, Virginia with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Human Resources Division's Management and Employee Relations Branch. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). Help Represent the Agency in negotiating substantive personnel policy and other matters affecting working conditions. Provide expert advice negotiating and administering labor agreements to include bargaining unit determinations, consolidation of bargaining-units, contract negotiations, mediation, arbitration, questions of negotiability, and unfair labor practices. Evaluate and determine impact on the total labor and employee relations program of new legislation, executive and regulatory issuances. Plan and develop programs for labor relations negotiation and contract administration. Develop recommendations and strategy as to what actions should be taken in response to union demands for specific contract proposals. Represent DoWEA on issues pertaining to labor relations, such as arbitration cases, unfair labor practices and bargaining unit determinations. Draft written communication that supports the Mission, i.e. white papers, training material, implementation procedures, and standard operating procedures. Present management's position through written correspondence and appearances before various third parties. Investigates employee complaints about management policies and working conditions, conducting independent, in-depth research. Reviews employee performance standards and appraisals to identify areas for improvement and advises managers on writing effective performance standards. Provides advisory services and technical support on disciplinary actions, performance management, grievances, appeals, and leave administration. Help Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement. Proof of U.S. Citizenship required. Direct deposit of pay is required. One year probationary period may be required. Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. This position requires a Tier 3 (T3) investigation. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. GS-13 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing consultative services and advising supervisors on complex employee relations matters, including conduct, performance-based actions, adverse actions, disciplinary actions, administrative and negotiated grievances, performance management, and leave administration. Providing guidance to management officials in resolving employee relations/labor relations (LMER) issues (e.g., grievances, collective bargaining agreements, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, negotiability appeals, etc.). Conducting research into complex questions of program operations and developing operating guidance related to Labor and Employee Relations. Developing, reviewing, and delivering training and briefings to the workforce on employee and labor relations policies, programs, and procedures. Negotiating collective bargaining units or participating in third party proceedings. GS-14 Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing program guidance on labor and employee relations for an organization. Evaluating the impact of changes on labor bargaining unit employees and/or negotiated agreements and performing labor relations negotiation and/or contract administration. Developing policy and operating guidance for a Labor Management program. Performing senior subject-matter expert and strategic advisory services to management on the full range of complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including misconduct, performance-based actions, adverse actions, removals, and administrative and negotiated grievances. Producing complex written products (e.g., adverse action decisions, management advisories) requiring exceptional analytical and oral and written communication skills. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society. Army Applicant Help Desk Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address DoWEA Headquarters 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US