human resources specialist - Washington Navy Yard, United States - Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Description
Summary You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR REL/EMPL REL) in the Labor and Employee Relations Branch of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH.
Responsibilities You will research Federal HR laws and regulations and advise management on their application to NAVFAC policies and procedures covering a range of HR topics associated with Labor and Employee Relations.
You will present training to supervisors on content of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and other topics related to labor relations.
You will prepare performance, disciplinary, and adverse actions; ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, procedural, and contractual requirements. You will develop command instructions and information bulletins implementing regulations on employee relations subjects and related matters. You will prepare, apply and carry out procedures for handling grievances.You will research and provides assistance as requested to special issues, such as Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges, petitions for unit recognition, amendments and/or decertification proceedings.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the duties such as: 1)
Assisting in using Employee and Labor Relations concepts, principles, laws and regulations to serve as a consultant to management in the areas of Labor and Employee Relations; 2) Assisting in assessing potential impact and precedent-setting implications of pending employee/labor disputes; 3) Assisting in developing new or modified HR work methods, approaches or procedures for delivering effective HR services to client; and 4) Assisting in developing/delivering briefings, status reports, and correspondence to managers to faster understanding and acceptance of findings/recommendations. GS-11:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1) Researching and providing written explanation of applicable laws, policies and organizational precedents to recommend to managers appropriate disciplinary and/or other corrective techniques to address a range of conduct and performance problems; 2) Providing guidance on employee rights to managers and employees; 3) Writing official notices such as formal disciplinary and corrective actions and responses to collective bargaining matters; and 4) Assisting in the development of new or modified HR work methods, approaches or procedures for delivering effect HR services to supported clients.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education The following can be substituted for the GS-09 minimum qualifications: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. The following can be substituted for the GS-11 minimum qualifications: Ph.
D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D. or equivalent degree; OR LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
Federal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
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ICTAP Applicants:
To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.