This position is a HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST (LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) aligned to the LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION of CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE - SOUTHEAST. of MARINE CORPS BASE.

Duties

You will advise and assist employees, managers and supervisors on grievance procedures and appropriate options for proper resolution of conflicts or problems. You will review and advise management on performance plans and provide technical support. You will provide authoritative technical assistance to management on issues such as handling and resolution of adverse actions, grievances and appeals. You will advise management regarding negotiability determinations and participate in negotiation sessions. You will manage on-going bargaining unit status codes for all serviced activities, applying significant knowledge of case law and inclusion/exclusions associated with serviced units. You will provide advice and guidance on the processes and procedures of the appraisals and awards programs for consistent and equitable administration of programs. You will provide overall advice and assistance on management employee relations, discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management, employee counseling and related employee relation matters. You will gather background information and prepare formal correspondence or e-mail on a range of disciplinary actions. You will provide advice and assistance to legal representatives of management in the technical aspects of personnel administration during formal hearings, grievances, and appeals.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may or may not be authorized to eligible selectees.

Qualifications

GS 09: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Provide assistance to the civilian and military management officials on employee/labor relations matters including: employee conduct; performance and disciplinary actions; labor/union program, policy, or practices; performance management; work/life programs; and, regulatory and policy advice for workforce relations matters. GS 11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Serve as an advisor/consultant to civilian and military management officials on employee/labor relations matters including: employee conduct; performance and disciplinary actions; labor/union program, policy, or practices; performance management; work/life programs; and, regulatory and policy advice for workforce relations matters. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ 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 09:

• I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR
• I have successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR
• I have successfully completed LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR
• I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

GS 11:

• I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
• I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree OR
• I have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR
• I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE PSC Box 20185 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]