Employee Relations Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND At least 5 years of specialized experience in interpreting and applying employee relations concepts, laws, policies, practices, and analytical methods and techniques to employee and management issues; providing advisory services to managers orally and in writing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Background in Postal Service or Federal human resources EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of employee relations concepts, laws, policies, practices and techniques to solve a wide range of employee relations issues including equal employment opportunity; reasonable accommodation; leave administration; disciplinary and performance-based actions. Skill in providing technical and practical advice to managers regarding employee relations rules and procedures; assisting managers in understanding their rights and obligations; maintaining and encouraging objectivity and consistency in emotionally charged situations. Experience drafting letters, memoranda, policy, and other documents in employee relations matters such as performance and misconduct related matters; leave administration; reasonable accommodations; and providing written advice regarding such issues. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed “not minimally qualified,” and you will not be referred for further consideration.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.