About the Position: This position supports the DHA Labor/Management-Employee Relations with a duty location of either Falls Church, VA or San Antonio, TX. This is not a remote position, but telework may be an option; you will be required to report to the office on a regular/recurring basis. Student loan repayment may be authorized.

Duties

Lead a team of Labor/Management-Employee Relations (L/MER) specialists who provide advisory and consultative services on complex agency matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, dispute resolution and labor relations. Responsible for coaching and mentoring staff; ensuring staff members are trained to do assigned tasks; assisting staff with workload prioritization; balancing and distributing work amongst staff; etc. Assess the potential impact of negotiations and third-party decisions, charges of unfair labor practices, negotiability issues, and impasse resolutions as they relate to organizational and mission goals. Review and issue guidance to resolve unfair labor practice charges and complaints, arbitration, grievances, negotiability issues, and conformance of labor agreements with applicable laws and agency requirements. Participate in meetings with management and union representatives in order to provide advice and counsel to managers relating to union matters. Provide authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and advises on appropriate courses of action. Perform special studies to analyze overall or program specific L/MER operations, to identify problem areas, and to develop solutions for improving efficiency, accuracy, and quality of services. Conduct staff assistance visits to evaluate the effectiveness of operating programs and consistency with prescribed policies and practices. Perform quality review of disciplinary and conduct actions, negotiated settlement agreements, grievances, bargaining unit agreements, etc. Ensure actions are in accordance with applicable regulations, rules and guidance. Prepare and conduct training to staff members and serviced organizations on a regular basis on L/MER related topics.

Requirements

• This position is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment and/or the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) researching and interpreting facts, legal precedents, and/or case law to recommend course of action to managers regarding ER or LR issues; 2) advising managers on discipline and other corrective techniques in response to conduct or performance issues; 3) advising employees and managers on union grievance procedures and options to resolve conflicts or problems; 4) utilizing office automation software to draft written ER or LR documents, such as removals, suspensions, responses to complaints, etc.; and 5) providing technical guidance, assistance, advice, or training to other employees regarding federal civilian ER and LR matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Employee RelationsLabor RelationsLeadershipWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk