Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)
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Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to plan develop and carry out the full range of employee relations and management advisory services for assigned organizations typified by complex organizational structures and dynamic professional and/or scientific missions.
- Manage the end-to-end processes for Employee Management Relations.
- Provides consultation and assistance on complex and often controversial conduct and performance-related issues.
- Manages one or more assigned programs. Special assignments projects or special subject areas such as multiple Performance Management Programs under both Title 5 and Title 10 virtual supervisory position builds in DCPDS DCPDS hierarchy issues developing and conducting targeted training for supervisors and managers on various employee and labor relations topics the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program medical issues in the workplace and Disability Program Manager duties in reasonable accommodation requests.
- Provides employee relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations of a complex nature.
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
- This is a Centrally Managed Position; PCS authorized.
- VRA eligibility is applicable to the GS-11 only.
In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions GS-0201 series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of a wide range of in-depth employee relations concepts principles practices and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to provide a broad expertise in advising senior management and supervisors on a myriad of complex and frequently contentious issues; Knowledge of complex concepts principles practices and case law regarding third party powers and procedures sufficient to research facts legal precedents and define legal and factual parameters/issues of cases; assist in the preparation maintenance and filing of necessary documents and files; and represent management before third parties in quasi-judicial boards and commissions. Note: Resume must show supporting details.
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EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however and I have at least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education but have not obtained a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of transcripts
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: knowledge of a wide range of in-depth employee relations concepts principles practices and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to provide a broad expertise in advising senior management and supervisors on a myriad of complex and frequently contentious issues; Knowledge of complex concepts principles practices and case law regarding third party powers and procedures sufficient to research facts legal precedents and define legal and factual parameters/issues of cases; assist in the preparation maintenance and filing of necessary documents and files; and represent management before third parties in quasi-judicial boards and commissions. Note: Resume must show supporting details.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: mastery of advanced employee relations laws regulations principles precedents policy legal and regulatory principles concepts practices techniques consultative skill and seasoned judgment sufficient to: (1) provide authoritative advisory services for a variety of Employee Relations programs; (2) plan organize and conduct research of legal case facts laws regulations precedent decisions to advise managers on the procedural and legal requirements for correcting complex conduct problems and administering disciplinary and adverse actions; (3) review troubleshoot and resolve difficult employee relations issues characterized by their breadth importance and severity many of which are unique and not covered by available precedents; (4) direct plan evaluate and make recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for special studies and projects affecting major Employee Relations programs and/or policies in order to resolve substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods; (5) research and evaluate impact of new or proposed regulations policies and/or laws to provide technical guidance and advise on issues; and (6) review draft regulations directives and other guidance and prepares recommendations and comments reflecting impact on local policy or practices. Note: Resume must show supporting details.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
GS-11/12
- In-depth knowledge of a wide range of employee relations concepts case law principles practices and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues problems and situations; and advise senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance problems
- Knowledge and understanding of complex Federal HR management functions theories and techniques; and the basic relationships of the various HR disciplines
- Knowledge of in-depth legal research methods information-gathering techniques and analytical techniques sufficient to locate interpret and analyze for applicability and appropriateness precedent and substantive decisions and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered
- Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations
- Skill in gathering facts and using effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions
- Ability to communicate with others both orally and in writing sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents
- Knowledge of organizational structures missions objectives operating programs key positions and administrative policies and procedures across the Air Force to conduct studies which are frequently ad hoc team efforts to identify consider and recommend options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
- Knowledge at an expert level of analytical and evaluative methods including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to measure compliance assess effectiveness identify deficiencies analyze trends and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems.
- Mastery knowledge and experience with Title 5 and Title 10 personnel systems and current DoD and Air Force Human Resources database systems and applications (to include DCPDS DPMAP and BusinessObjects) as well as Cyber feds to query retrieve research and analyze information in order to complete assignments.
- Mastery of and skill in applying policies procedures methods and publicity techniques of business operations to develop revise and advise on Human Resources employee relations programs to meet goals and objectives within available resources.
- Mastery of and skill in applying federal laws executive orders regulations policies directives principles and practices to advise and assist with the Employee-Management Relations program at the Headquarters Air Force level.
- Skill in justifying defending and recommending course of action on an end-to-end employee relations program within serviced organizations.
Qualifications Continued in Education
Qualifications Continued:
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
EDUCATION:
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran disabled veteran and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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