Employee Relations Investigator

As an Employee Relations Investigator you will perform the following duties:

• Oversees complex investigations providing expert advice to HR professionals and managers and ensuring that all employee-related concerns are managed with consistency thoroughness and in full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Investigates potential workplace concerns including violations of agency policies values and/or applicable laws or regulations.
• Leadsinvestigations of complaints of misconduct involving allegations of discrimination harassment retaliation grievance compliance and/or policy violations utilizing proven and acceptable investigative techniques and in accordance with GSA policy and procedures. Collaborates with leadership and other HR Specialists to develop strategies and associated action plans to achieve objectives.
• Providesexpert advice and guidance to HR professionals supervisors managers and senior leadership on complex employee relations matters. Evaluates investigative findings and makes recommendations for appropriate employee relations actions and resolutions consistent with applicable policies employment laws and regulatory standards.
• Generatesregular reports to highlight key findings trends and areas of concern for continuous improvement. Identifies and uses metrics to improve the investigation process makes recommendations to reduce future similar investigations and associated risks and maintains accurate and confidential records of investigations complaints and compliance activities.
• Conductsin-person on-site interviews if possible with complainant(s) witnesses and individuals against whom complaints are filed to gather and analyze the facts associated with the complaints. Runs document reviews including the collection review and analysis of relevant documents. Prepares comprehensive written investigation reports that clearly identify the issues investigated relevant policies findings and recommendations.

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected you must meet the following conditions:

To evaluate your qualifications your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated we recommend including the following information:

• Name address telephone number email address;

• Job Title (if Federal Service provide series and grade; if not in GS plan provide GS equivalent grade);

• Relevant work experienceshould include employer name job title start and end dates (month/year) the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

• Education certifications or licensuresIf the job announcement requires any education certifications or licensures make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-13salary range starts at $108173per year. If you are a new federal employee your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. Locality pay will be determined upon selection.

To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience investigating administrative matters concerning misconduct harassment in the workplace and other administrative violations of federal and regulatory policies and laws; preparing an investigation plan developing interview questions interviewing witnesses gathering and analyzing physical evidence and writing comprehensive legally sufficient investigative reports; collaborating with external stakeholders on all aspects of the investigative process.