Human Resources Specialist (LER)

Customs and Border Protection; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 106 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a subject matter expert in labor and employee relations. The role involves advising on management of employees, discipline and bargaining, and related labor relations matters.

The position is listed with a GS-13 level, with a salary range reflecting steps 1 through 10. Typical duties include applying employee relations concepts, reviewing discipline documents, researching laws, and developing briefings and reports

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee relations laws and policies.
• Experience handling discipline, leave, attendance, and grievances.
• Ability to develop and deliver briefings and reports.

Responsabilités

• Provide advice, consultation, and guidance on employee management and labor relations issues.
• Review and draft employee discipline documents, unfair labor practices, arbitration, negotiability, and related issues.
• Research applicable laws and regulations to guide employees and supervisors.

Connaissances

Labor relations

Employee management guidance

Discipline handling

Grievance process knowledge

Description du poste

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Human Resources Policy and Programs Directorate/Labor and Employee Relations Division, located in one of the following locations: El Paso, TX New York, NY Washington, DC Miramar, FL Seattle, WA San Diego, CA

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for a variety of assignments involving advice, consultation, and guidance on various issues relating to the management of employees, discipline and bargaining, and other labor and employee relations issues for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.

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Typical duties include: Applying a range of employee and labor relations concepts, laws, policies, practices and analytical/diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by controversial and/or sensitive matters such as discipline, leave, attendance questions or disputes, and the grievance process.

Reviewing and drafting employee discipline and support documents, unfair labor practices, arbitration, negotiability, and other issues. Researching applicable laws and regulations to provide guidance to employees and supervisors. Developing and delivering briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

Applying fact-finding techniques to review and gather evidence related to applicable employee relations laws and procedures in order to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management the appropriate human resources interventions to resolve interrelated human resources problems and issues.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

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, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.