Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0201-12. GS-12: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service or private sector. Specialized experience for this position includes providing guidance, advice and assistance to management and employees in addressing work-related problems; establishing and maintaining effective relationships; assisting with labor relations functions; supporting compliance with policies/guidance (e.g., regulatory, statutory, and negotiated) on labor and employee relations functions; recommending conflict management services between management and employees on job-related issues; assisting with management investigations or fact findings based on allegations of harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate conduct; drafting and preparing well supported adverse and disciplinary actions; processing employee grievances. GS-13:A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service or private sector. Specialized experience for this position includes providing guidance, advice and assistance to management and employees in addressing complex work-related problems; establishing and maintaining effective relationships; advising on labor relations functions; ensuring compliance with policies/guidance (e.g., regulatory, statutory, and negotiated) on labor and employee relations functions; providing conflict management services between management and employees on job-related issues; conducting management investigations or fact findings based on allegations of harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate conduct; drafting and finalizing well supported adverse and disciplinary actions; processing employee grievances. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Expert knowledge of human resources principles, concepts, practices, policies, regulations etc. as they pertain to employee relations matters sufficient to serve as a technical expert providing advice, guidance and assistance to National Gallery managers and supervisors on complex problems and issues, and to represent the National Gallery in arbitration and other proceedings on ER matters. Knowledge of human resources principles, concepts, practices, policies, regulations etc. as they pertain to labor management relations matters sufficient to serve as a technical expert providing advice, guidance and assistance to National Gallery managers and supervisors on complex problems and issues. Knowledge of and skill in oral communications and negotiations techniques sufficient to represent the National Gallery in bargaining sessions, arbitration and other third-party settings, and to convince supervisors and managers to accept advice and guidance on LR/ER matters. Knowledge and skill in the application of analytical techniques sufficient to investigate and analyze issues, posit solutions, and develop recommendations for action by the appropriate supervisor/manager, as well as to evaluate labor responses to current, National Gallery policies, programs, and activities and to anticipate responses to related matters that may be proposed. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The position is in the Personnel Office, Administrators Staff, National Gallery of Art. The incumbent serves as a technical resource for employee relations (ER) and labor relations (LR). Problems require research, analysis, collaboration, and the formulation of innovative approaches, resulting in integrated solutions to personnel matters having substantial impact on the mission of an individual department and the National Gallery as a whole.