The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO

Duties

As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) at the NH-0201-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: This position serves as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist involved in Employee Relations (ER). Provides overall advice and assistance on employee relations, discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions. Responsible for providing assistance to managers and supervisors in carrying out their mission within the constraints of applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding employee and supervisor rights and obligations under law, regulation, and negotiated agreements. Facilitates the adherence of new or revised personnel policies and practices with management officials and staff subject matter specialists. Advises management on the interpretation and application of issues typically involving extremely difficult situations and environmental conditions causing significant problems in identifying the nature and scope of personnel issues. Develops and presents solutions to complex and often unique situations affecting unresolved inter-related personnel issues. Reviews the gathering of background information and prepares formal correspondence on full range of complex and controversial disciplinary actions across multiple areas, grades, series, and disciplines. Ensures findings and recommendations comply with regulations and laws. Plans and carries out projects and studies to identify and resolve problems pertaining to various HR program areas including performance management and other special programs such as drug testing, reasonable accommodations, and anti-harassment. Interprets policies and provides advice on other personnel issues such as hours of work, leave administration, workplace violence, etc. Processes complaints, appeals, and grievances and that fall within scope of responsibility. Serves or participates as a representative on hearings before arbitrators, Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) hearings, and any other third party dispute requiring ER representation. Participates in work performed by a team of technical specialists and support personnel. Works with team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program goals. Prepares reports, maintains records, and provides information to the supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Must maintain and obtain Non-Critical Sensitive Secret (Secret) clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03/GS13 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS11grade level in the Federal service: Experience providing human resources advice and assistance relate to employee/labor relations principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, and analytical methods and techniques. Developing recommendations and providing consultation services on sensitive Federal civilian employee relations matters, and technical advice and guidance to supervisors and managers on complex Federal employee relations matters, such as disciplinary actions including suspensions and reprimands, reasonable accommodations and performance issues; and development of Federal ER related correspondence, communications, and memorandums legal review/concurrence 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]