Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a GS-13 level employee relations specialist in the Office of Human Capital.

The role involves providing senior guidance on conduct and performance issues, shaping policy, and researching trends in employee relations. Positions are located in Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia, and are not bargaining unit positions.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent performing two of the listed duties.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level technical advice and guidance to managers regarding conduct and performance matters.
• Modify, adapt or refine established guidelines to resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Propose new policies or practices in the employee relations arena.
• Conduct extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends and patterns.

Skills

Senior advisory

Employee relations guidance

Policy development

Research and analysis

Job description

Organizational Location

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, in Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia.

These are not bargaining unit positions.

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Qualifying Experience

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing 2 out of 4 of the following duties:

• Providing senior level technical advice and guidance to managers regarding a full range of conduct and performance matters, which are often sensitive and controversial in nature;
• Modifying, adapting or refining established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues;
• Proposing new policies or practices in the employee relations arena;
• Conducting extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends and patterns.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience

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). 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.

Current or Former Political Appointees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation.