HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS).

U.S. Pacific Fleet; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pacific Fleet is seeking a Labor Relations specialist to conduct investigations, draft decisions, and support disciplinary actions within a federal environment.

You will prepare agency responses to grievances and RFIs, advise mid-level managers on Douglas Factor considerations, and help assemble evidence for MSPB, FLRA, and arbitration proceedings. The role includes participating in labor negotiations, drafting proposals, and collaborating with agency attorneys to advance strategic labor

Qualifications

• Experience handling Labor and Employee Relations (LR/ER) issues including investigations for major actions.
• Ability to draft proposed decisions and complex agency responses to grievances and RFIs.
• Experience supporting third-party hearings (MSPB, FLRA, arbitrations).

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and fact-finding for major adverse actions.
• Draft agency responses to formal union grievances and RFIs.
• Provide advisory services to mid-level managers on disciplinary matters.
• Assist with preparation of response packets and evidence for hearings (MSPB, FLRA, arbitrations).
• Participate in labor negotiations and draft proposals as part of the team.

Skills

Investigations

Fact-finding

Evidence analysis

Proposal drafting

Labor relations

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Master's degree or higher

Job description

• You will conduct comprehensive investigations and detailed fact-finding, analyze evidence, and draft proposals and final decisions for major adverse actions (e.g., suspensions, demotions, removals).
• You will draft and review complex agency responses to formal union grievances and requests for information (RFIs).
• You will provide intensive advisory services to mid-level managers, including advising on Douglas Factor analyses to defend proposed discipline.
• You will assist senior specialists or agency attorneys in preparing agency response packets and evidence files for third-party hearings (such as MSPB, FLRA, and arbitrations).
• You will participate in labor negotiations and bargaining sessions as an active team member, drafting proposals under direction, and participating in strategy meetings.

Duties

• You will conduct comprehensive investigations and detailed fact-finding, analyze evidence, and draft proposals and final decisions for major adverse actions (e.g., suspensions, demotions, removals).
• You will draft and review complex agency responses to formal union grievances and requests for information (RFIs).
• You will provide intensive advisory services to mid-level managers, including advising on Douglas Factor analyses to defend proposed discipline.
• You will assist senior specialists or agency attorneys in preparing agency response packets and evidence files for third-party hearings (such as MSPB, FLRA, and arbitrations).
• You will participate in labor negotiations and bargaining sessions as an active team member, drafting proposals under direction, and participating in strategy meetings.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Per SECNAVINST 12711.2, you must complete required training (Labor Negotiation Seminar, or DCPAS's Labor Relations Advisor Level II course, and Management Representative courses) to represent the DON on labor-management undertakings.

Qualifications

GS-11 Grade level

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: working a range of Labor and Employee Relations (LR/ER) issues to include conducting comprehensive investigations for major adverse actions (such as suspensions and demotions), drafting proposed decisions, and developing complex agency responses to formal union grievances and Requests for Information (RFIs). Additionally, providing intensive advisory services to mid-level managers, assisting agency attorneys in preparing for third-party hearings (MSPB, FLRA, arbitrations), and participating as an active team member in labor negotiations by drafting proposals and contributing to strategy.

GS-09 Grade level

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting with Labor and Employee Relations (LR/ER) cases to include interpreting standard clauses of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for supervisors and employees and conducting initial fact-finding and research for routine union grievances, Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) allegations, or Requests for Information (RFIs). Additionally, drafting initial agency responses for review by a senior specialist, advising on basic corrective actions and performance issues, and providing technical guidance on standard leave, attendance, and performance management rules.

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

GS-11 Grade level

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled.

OR

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

GS-09 Grade level

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR

Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree

OR

Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled.

OR

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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. Policy information may be found at:

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.

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:

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.