Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)

National Cemetery Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration in Washington, DC is seeking a Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) to lead the division and provide nationwide guidance on labor and employee relations.

You will advise management on laws, regulations, and policies, supervise HR staff, and represent the agency on investigations and panels; telework is eligible.

Qualifications

• Experience leading employee and labor relations programs at a federal agency.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations related to labor relations.
• Strong advisory skills to management across levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of the Employee/Labor Relations Division.
• Advise management nationwide on labor and employee relations.
• Develop guidance and monitor program execution for NCA.
• Lead or participate in investigations and panels.

Skills

Labor relations expertise

Employee relations

Leadership/Team supervision

Job description

Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent of this position serves as the Chief of the Employee/Labor Relations Division and is the NCA labor and employee relations expert and advisor to all levels of management nationwide. Promotes the establishment and achievement of labor and employee relations program objectives throughout NCA and assists management in the implementation of higher headquarters' direction.

Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures specific to employee and labor relations. Incumbent plans, implements, coordinates and reviews all major program activities conducted within the Division to ensure that these activities are in conformance with OPM, VA, and NCA objectives and regulations.

The day-to-day activities of these program areas are carried out by the HR Specialists within the Division and are subject to the review and/or approval of the incumbent or his/her Service Director. Develops guidance on appropriate courses of action, and monitors, evaluates, and analyzes program execution within the Division. Recognizes problems/problem areas; originates solutions to complex or unusual issues; and provides on-site assistance as needed.

Serves as a team leader or member on assistance visits or investigative panels. The labor relations program administered by the incumbent involves over 50 different bargaining units nationwide, represented by seven (7) different labor unions. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Available Ad Hoc Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.

Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)/PD1746497 The full performance level of this position is GS - 14.

• Relocation Expenses: Not Available
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov