Lead Human Resources Specialist - San Diego, United States - US Defense Health Agency

US Defense Health Agency

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Lead a team of Labor/Management-Employee Relations (L/MER) specialists who provide advisory and consultative services on complex agency matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, dispute resolution and labor relations.
Responsible for coaching and mentoring staff; ensuring staff members are trained to do assigned tasks; assisting staff with workload prioritization; balancing and distributing work amongst staff; etc.
Assess the potential impact of negotiations and thirdparty decisions, charges of unfair labor practices, negotiability issues, and impasse resolutions as they relate to organizational and mission goals.
Review and issue guidance to resolve unfair labor practice charges and complaints, arbitration, grievances, negotiability issues, and conformance of labor agreements with applicable laws and agency requirements.
Participate in meetings with management and union representatives in order to provide advice and counsel to managers relating to union matters.
Provide authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and advises on appropriate courses of action.
Perform special studies to analyze overall or program specific L/MER operations, to identify problem areas, and to develop solutions for improving efficiency, accuracy, and quality of services.
Conduct staff assistance visits to evaluate the effectiveness of operating programs and consistency with prescribed policies and practices.
Perform quality review of disciplinary and conduct actions, negotiated settlement agreements, grievances, bargaining unit agreements, etc. Ensure actions are in accordance with applicable regulations, rules and guidance.
Prepare and conduct training to staff members and serviced organizations on a regular basis on L/MER related topics.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
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Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) researching and interpreting facts, legal precedents, and/or case law to recommend course of action to managers regarding employee relations (ER) or labor relations (LR) issues; 2) advising managers on discipline and other corrective techniques in response to conduct or performance issues; 3) advising employees and managers on union grievance procedures and options to resolve conflicts or problems; 4) utilizing office automation software to draft written ER or LR documents, such as removals, suspensions, responses to complaints, etc.; and 5) providing technical guidance, assistance, advice, or training to other employees regarding federal civilian ER or LR matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Employee Relations
Labor Relations
Leadership
Written Communication

Education:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may