This HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) position supports the SW Region, Office of Human Resources with locations in Whiteriver, AZ, and Phoenix, AZ. This position serves as an advisor/consultant to managers on employee/labor relations matters including: employee conduct; performance and disciplinary actions; labor program, policy, or practices; regulatory and policy advice for workforce relations matters and reports to the Supervisory HR Specialist.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Education Transcripts: If using education to qualify for this position you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts to validate your ability to meet the positions qualifications via education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. GS-0201-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: reviewing routine to complex, multi-issues, and multi-party complaints to grievances by conducting personal interviews and other fact finding procedures to advise management of approaches to resolve situations. OR I have completed master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Possess a qualifying combination of the specialized experience and education described above. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 1 year by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the first year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. GS-0201-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: developing complex proposals/plans for the employee relations program areas; representing management in grievances, arbitration cases, and unfair employee practice and impasse hearings; independently resolving difficult issues/problems requiring consideration of the total personnel management program; assisting in the investigation of grievances and complaints, and is responsible for gathering and providing information requested as part of formal and informal EEO complaints; and investigating grievances on complex and/or far-reaching issues in the pre-litigation stage for possible settlement or withdrawal. OR Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M., if related. OR Possess a qualifying combination of the specialized experience and education as described above. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 2 years by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the second year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If using education to qualify for this position you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts to validate your ability to meet the positions qualifications via education. Your transcripts should include a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Area Indian Health Service 40 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 US
• Name: Travis Yellowhair
• Email: [email protected]