HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/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, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 comprehensive knowledge of federal affirmative employment, special emphasis, disability and reasonable accommodation principles, concepts, laws, regulations, policies, and relevant precedent decisions to recognize, analyze, and solve difficult related problems, and to make technical recommendations for decisions in relative cases. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to provide expertise in advising senior management and supervisors on a myriad of complex and frequently contentious issues; In-depth knowledge of Federal personnel administration policies, and practices including appeals and grievances, labor relations, employee relations, position classification, recruitment, and selection to analyze data and facts. Note: Resume must show supporting details. 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-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: In-depth knowledge of DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, federal law, executive orders, and local directives pertaining to Affirmative Employment, Special Emphasis, Disability, Reasonable Accommodation programs and various human resources supervisory training topics. Knowledge and understanding of complex Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques; and the basic relationships of the various HR disciplines sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusion on complex medical and legal issues. Knowledge and practical understanding of organizational and human relations behavior with skills in conflict resolution techniques necessary to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. In-depth knowledge of human resources regulations, practices, and procedures sufficient to perform training in various HR disciplines. Skill to gather facts and use non-judgmental and effective analytical and evaluation methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and various human resource programs 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. The primary purpose of this position is to The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Human Resource Specialist responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and executing the Special Emphasis Program and civilian Affirmative Employment Program (SEP/AEP).