HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/LABOR REL)

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. 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 includes providing advice and assistance to employees and managers, program administration, research, and case management in matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships – including the use of non-traditional collaborative approaches – with labor organizations that represent Federal employees, negotiating and administering labor agreements, and providing guidance and consultation to management on a variety of labor relations matters. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major directly related to the position. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of; and skill in applying general Labor and Employee Relations concepts, principals, regulations, practices, and procedures to the resolution of HR systems issues. Providing advice and assistance to employees and managers, program administration, research, and case management in matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships – including the use of non-traditional collaborative approaches – with labor organizations that represent Federal employees, negotiating and administering labor agreements, and providing guidance and consultation to management on a variety of labor relations matters. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) 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. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of basic principles of Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations). Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to learn basic techniques of Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations). Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers. GS-12: Knowledge of a wide range of labor and employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to research, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations and advise managers on appropriate responses to a variety of bargaining unit actions and/or appropriate corrective techniques for a range of conduct and performance issues. Knowledge of the federal Human Resources (HR) management functions, theories, and techniques; the basic relationships of various HR disciplines; and management objectives as they apply to specific matters. Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in negotiation, mediation, alternate dispute resolution (ADR), arbitration, conflict resolution, coalition and consensus building, etc., and conducting research and fact-finding to advise and represent management in identifying, analyzing, assessing, resolving disputed facts about, interpreting, responding to, and reaching resolution on issues, actions, etc. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel to include explaining rules and procedures to employees and advising on their rights and obligations and encouraging objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotions and assumptions. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 9P-9GG75, HR Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations), GS-0201-12. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor, performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. (cont. Duties section)