HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. SALARY RANGES: GS-9: $64,438-$83,774 GS-7: $52,680-$68,485 Responsibilities You will serve as a management representative or provide assistance to management in hearings before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Opportunity Commission, Arbitration, Federal Labor Relations Authority, or unemployment appeals. You will conduct research and prepare appeal cases, including preparation of supporting documents. You will serve as an authority on labor relations matters for customer commands and as a member of management teams. You will advise all levels of supervisors in achieving positive discipline and in studying and analyzing the human relations aspect of the discipline problem. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position supports the Human Resources Office for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Utilizing various office automation software to produce documents such as letters, reports, presentations, etc., in order to support the work of senior personnel in an office. Applicant must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, and be an articulate and effective communicator. Candidates should be comfortable working under supervision and/or independently, as well as in virtual and in-person team environments. GS-9: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Advising first line supervisors and managers on routine performance management, leave administration, and employee conduct issues. Drafting and reviewing disciplinary and adverse action notices, as well as Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Researching statutory requirements, case law (e.g., Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)), and agency regulations to provide preliminary recommendations on LER issues. Assisting in the administration of collective bargaining agreements, including processing formal grievances and responding to union requests for information. GS-7: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting higher-level specialists with researching basic civilian HR regulations, policies, and procedures. Gathering factual information and documentation to support employee relations cases (e.g., grievances, standard disciplinary actions). Drafting standard HR correspondence, basic notices, or reports related to employee conduct or performance. Responding to routine inquiries from employees or supervisors regarding basic labor and employee relations matters. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-9: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience GS-7: Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This is a career ladder position, with a full performance level of GS-12. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Several vacancies may be filled. Candidates for this position must be able to pass a security investigation and maintain secret clearance. 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. 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: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire. HPR/Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.