Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations)

The position is located in the Office of Human Resources which provides a comprehensive program that covers position management and classification, personnel staffing and recruitment, pay administration, compensation and benefits, performance management, labor and employee relations, and retirements. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service that is directly related to the work of the position. This experience should demonstrate your ability to review, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and practices across the full scope of employee and labor relations programs, including work-life initiatives, performance management, conduct and disciplinary actions, adverse actions, health unit services, unemployment compensation, reasonable accommodations, workers' compensation, suitability adjudications, the Employee Assistance Program, and grievance processing. It should also reflect experience drafting responses to Unfair Labor Practices, participating as a key member of negotiation teams, and managing matters involving changes to policies, procedures, or practices that may affect employee working conditions. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service that is directly related to the work of the position. Specialized experience includes demonstrating your ability to review and implement policies, procedures and practices covering the full range of employee and labor relations issues such as work and family life, performance management, conduct, disciplinary matters and adverse actions, health unit services, unemployment compensation, reasonable accommodations, workers' compensation, suitability adjudication, the Employee Assistance Program, grievances, drafting responses to Unfair Labor Practices, serving as Chief Spokesperson or key member of a negotiations team and handling matters involving changes in policy, procedures, or practices that may impact working conditions of employees. Time-in-Grade Requirement Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. GS-12: Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. GS-13: Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC Headquarters