Labor Relations & HR Specialist (Federal DoD)

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) to advise management, handle grievances, and support labor relations programs across the DoD environment.

The role requires evaluating cases, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with unions while ensuring compliance with federal laws and DoD policies. Travel and security clearances will be required as part of regular duties.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 in Federal service or equivalent experience in private/public sector.
• Experience advising management about disciplinary or corrective techniques responsive to conduct/performance problems.
• Experience conducting probing/analysis to identify root causes of misconduct or poor performance.
• Experience in fact finding, negotiating, investigating, and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Represent management by handling arbitration requests, reviewing for arbitrability, selecting arbitrators, and preparing witnesses.
• Serve as negotiator or technical advisor for management in contract negotiations and related training.
• Research legal precedents and define legal/factual parameters for cases.
• Provide labor relations and employee assistance within the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
• Keep current on labor relations matters and coordinate FOIA/Privacy Act requests.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Investigation

Legal analysis

Advising management

Communications

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education

LL.M. (related)

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) to advise management, handle grievances, and support labor relations programs across the DoD environment.

The role requires evaluating cases, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with unions while ensuring compliance with federal laws and DoD policies. Travel and security clearances will be required as part of regular duties.