HR SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Defense Information Systems Agency; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Information Systems Agency at Fort Meade, Maryland; Ogden, Utah, seeks a Labor and Employee Relations specialist to advise on complex HR issues and develop civilian personnel programs.

You will research applicable laws and policies, draft disciplinary actions, and provide advisory services to managers and employees on sensitive labor relations matters, ensuring compliance with Title 5/Title 10 and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience at the GS-12 is defined as providing guidance and support to senior management on human resources programs: employee and labor relations, policy Title 5 or Title 10, recruitment and staffing, workforce development, or classification.
• Specialized Experience at the GS-13 is defined as implementing and evaluating civilian personnel policies and programs; advising senior management with HR issues, HR laws and regulations (Title 5 and Title 10), and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Advises on, devises and recommends solutions to Labor and Employee Relations complex issues.
• Researches applicable laws, regulations, and policies to draft disciplinary and adverse actions with management to address Labor and Employee Relations issues.
• Plans and develops required civilian personnel management programs related to employee and labor relations.
• Reviews and interprets current legislation, new or revised legislation, Federal Register publications, DOD, OPM, MSPB, EEOC issuances to determine impact on Agency programs.
• Provides advisory services to managers, supervisors, and employees on immediate problems, which involve serious and sensitive issues related to employee discipline, grievances, appeals, complaints, employee/supervisory relationships etc.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR policy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland; Ogden, Utah.

Duties

• Advises on, devises and recommends solutions to Labor and Employee Relations complex issues.
• Researches applicable laws, regulations, and policies to draft disciplinary and adverse actions with management to address Labor and Employee Relations issues.
• Plans and develops required civilian personnel management programs related to employee and labor relations.
• Reviews and interprets current legislation, new or revised legislation, Federal Register publications, DOD, OPM, MSPB, EEOC issuances to determine impact on Agency programs.
• Provides advisory services to managers, supervisors, and employees on immediate problems, which involve serious and sensitive issues related to employee discipline, grievances, appeals, complaints, employee/supervisory relationships etc.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.

Qualifications

Time in Grade

For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized Experience at the GS-12 is defined as providing guidance and support to senior management on human resources programs: employee and labor relations, policy Title 5 or Title 10, recruitment and staffing, workforce development, or classification.

For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized Experience at the GS-13 is defined as implementing and evaluating civilian personnel policies and programs; advising senior management with Human Resources (HR) issues, HR laws and regulations (Title 5 and Title 10), and performance management.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Additional information

• Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• A 1-year probationary period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063145798547-USA-Hire-Assessments

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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