Employee and Labor Relations Branch Chief

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifying experience for the EL/GS-15 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the EL/GS-14 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience must include the following: 1. Leading or playing a significant role in the negotiation or renegotiation of all or part of a collective bargaining agreement on behalf of an agency, employer, or labor union; OR 2. Advising subject matter experts on the implementation of new or revised collective bargaining article on workplace policies, procedures, or guidance. AND: 3. Counseling managers addressing the most complex employee conduct and performance issues and supporting either management or employees in resolving contentious or sensitive employee relations issues; OR 4. Managing projects related to employee and labor relations, such as developing and implementing new policies or procedures, new case management systems, negotiations, ELR supervisory training or any other relevant project: OR 5. Providing employment law advice related to employee relations and labor relations matters. 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.
ICTAP eligibles in the Washington, DC local commuting area only. The Employee and Labor Relations Branch (ELR) has responsibility for the full scope of employee relations, conduct, and discipline issues and managing the agencys collective bargaining agreement(s), resulting grievances, and relations with labor unions. The Branch Chief leads the Branch staff in using a client-centric, data-driven, and solutions-focused approach to managing the agencys employee and labor relations efforts.