HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR REL/EMPL REL) in the Labor and Employee Relations Branch of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH. The salary range for the GS-9 position is: $68,405-$88,926.
The salary range for the GS-11 position is $82,764-$ 107,590
Full performance grade level for this position is GS-12. Duties * You will research Federal HR laws and regulations and advise management on their application to NAVFAC policies and procedures covering a range of HR topics associated with Labor and Employee Relations. * You will present training to supervisors on content of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and other topics related to labor relations. * You will prepare performance, disciplinary, and adverse actions; ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, procedural, and contractual requirements. * You will develop command instructions and information bulletins implementing regulations on employee relations subjects and related matters. * You will prepare, apply and carry out procedures for handling grievances. * You will research and provides assistance as requested to special issues, such as Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges, petitions for unit recognition, amendments and/or decertification proceedings. 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 a current valid United States driver's license. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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. * Must complete the Navy Labor Negotiation Seminar and Management Representative courses. * 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. * You may be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. * You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the duties such as: 1) Assisting in using Employee and Labor Relations concepts, principles, laws and regulations to serve as a consultant to management in the areas of Labor and Employee Relations; 2) Assisting in assessing potential impact and precedent-setting implications of pending employee/labor disputes; 3) Assisting in developing new or modified HR work methods, approaches or procedures for delivering effective HR services to client; and 4) Assisting in developing/delivering briefings, status reports, and correspondence to managers to faster understanding and acceptance of findings/recommendations. GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1) Researching and providing written explanation of applicable laws, policies and organizational precedents to recommend to managers appropriate disciplinary and/or other corrective techniques to address a range of conduct and performance problems; 2) Providing guidance on employee rights to managers and employees; 3) Writing official notices such as formal disciplinary and corrective actions and responses to collective bargaining matters; and 4) Assisting in the development of new or modified HR work methods, approaches or procedures for delivering effect HR services to supported clients. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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 The following can be substituted for the GS-09 minimum qualifications: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR
LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. The following can be substituted for the GS-11 minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; OR
LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ 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. Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: * EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
* INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING
* LABOR RELATIONS
* ORAL COMMUNICATION
* PARTNERING
* WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant perform

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