Job opening: HR Specialist (Workforce Relations)
Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Sep 07 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in the Division of Administration, Office of Human Resources (OHR), Workforce Relations Section. The incumbent of this position serves as an HR Specialist (Workforce Relations) and participates in day-to-day administration of Workforce Relation Programs and other special emphasis assignments, to include providing expert guidance on discipline/adverse action matters, telework, reasonable accommodations, and Federal leave policy and programs.
Duties
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As a HR Specialist (Workforce Relations) GS-0201-13, your typical work assignments may include:
Analyzing various HR processes, procedures and programs in specialized employee relations area incorporating a general knowledge of other HR areas and quantitative and qualitative management tools and techniques to establish/adapt HR processes and procedures to support workforce relations program area.
Ensuring consideration of statutory and regulatory requirements, union contracts and, to the extent within the incumbent's control, ensures that these requirements are met timely. Coordinates consultations with medical and vocational rehabilitation specialists and other experts on topics such as reasonable accommodation and leave programs.
Anticipating customer needs and respond with the necessary guidance/information, options and delivers high quality products consistent with established time frames.
Requirements
- U. S. Citizenship Required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
- This position is not part of the bargaining unit.
- A probationary period may be required.
- This is not a virtual (remote) position.
- Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
The Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; has experience effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Candidate is an independent leader, provides extensive research, development, and implementation of workforce relations policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance with governing provisions and to promote efficiency and effectiveness throughout the agency.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
In order to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one year of experience (52 weeks) performing at the next lower grade level (GS-12) work such as:
Experience of analyzing, evaluating and developing major aspects of agency-wide labor relations programs that require isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving conflicting problems, and developing new concepts and methodologies;
Experience resolving issues of sensitivity and potential controversy that may promote advances in principal human resources program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones; and
Serving as a staff subject matter expert (SME) to other consultants handling negotiations that typically involve the development of new approaches.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service is required to qualify for the GS-13 grade level.
*NOTE*
All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive).
*NOTE*
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.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Contacts
- Address WORKFORCE RELATIONS
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0053
US
- Name: National Labor Relations Board
- Email: [email protected]
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