You will serve as a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/LABOR RELATIONS) in the HUMNAN RESOURCES OFFICE of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON.

Duties

You will be responsible for developing plans, policies and procedures for local implementation of the Labor Relations program within the framework established by Federal laws. You will inform managers of the requirements of the labor relations program and provide assistance regarding management rights and obligations. You will prepare for negotiation proceedings by collecting and analyzing information secured from all levels of management. You will serve as a point of contact for both union and management officials on problems dealing with provisions of agreements and attempt to find solutions, satisfactory to both parties. You will develop and recommend policies and plans and implement actions concerning employee-management communications, grievances, and appeals. You will provide advice and assistance to employees, supervisors, and officials on disciplinary and adverse action cases.

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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) researching Employee and Labor Relations concepts, principles, laws and regulations to serve as a consultant to management in the areas of Labor and Employee Relations; 2) providing guidance, advice, and training to management regarding issues stemming from grievances, appeals, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, and other employee relations matters; 3) utilizing conflict resolution techniques in resolving labor management employee relations issues; and 4) creating technical written documents related to Labor-Management Employee Relations matters. FOR THE GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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 performing the following duties: 1) assisting in researching concepts, principles, laws and regulations for Employee Relations, Labor Relations or programs within Labor and Employee Relations (LER) such as Leave Administration and Work/Life; 2) providing customer service to external customers, managers and employees relative to civilian human resources; and 3) applying fundamental Labor and Employee Relations laws, principles, and policies to provide advice and assistance on matters related to employee relations (e.g. conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution). 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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-11:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
OR
LL.M., if related

GS-09:
Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Successfully completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.

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

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON USMC Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]