Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as the senior labor relations specialist at an US Space Force installation, establishing and maintaining effective relationships including the use of non-traditional collaborative approaches with labor organizations that represent federal employees, negotiating and administering labor agreements.

Duties

As the senior labor relations specialist at an USSF installation, oversees, carries out, and advises management on the local labor relations program. Negotiates labor agreements between management and labor organizations. Serves as technical advisor and management representative involving third party proceedings, for example, before quasi-judicial boards and commissions. Performs a full range of employee relations management duties for an USSF installation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• "TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID". Refer to AFMAN 36-606 for guidance regarding centrally managed positions to determine PCS allowances
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-2, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include knowledge of a wide range of labor and employee relations concepts, case law, principles, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to research, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations and advise managers on appropriate responses to a variety of bargaining unit actions and/or appropriate corrective techniques for a range of conduct and performance issues. Knowledge of federal Human Resources management functions, theories and techniques; the basic relationships of various HR disciplines; and management objectives as they apply to specific matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of labor and employee relations concepts, case law, principles, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to research, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations and advise managers on appropriate responses to a variety of bargaining unit actions and/or appropriate corrective techniques for a range of conduct and performance issues. Knowledge of federal Human Resources management functions, theories and techniques. 2. Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in negotiation, mediation, alternate dispute resolution, arbitration, conflict resolution, coalition and consensus building, etc. and conducting research and fact-finding to advise and represent management in identifying, analyzing, assessing, resolving disputed facts about, interpreting, responding to, and reaching resolution on issues, actions, etc. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel to include explaining rules and procedures to employee's and advising on their rights and obligations and encouraging objectively in situations that may be charged with emotions and assumptions. 3. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. 4. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. 5. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. 6. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommendations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]