About the Position: This position is in the Labor Management and Employee Relations Division. You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) with program management/oversight for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Work-Life Programs. Also serves as the Drug-Free Workplace Program Coordinator for DoDEA.

Duties

Provide staff level interpretations and guidance to DoDEA employees concerning wellness, and similar quality of work-life initiatives. Review and analyze reports of DoDEA and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) surveys in subject areas to assure conformity with policy and appropriateness of recommendations. Develop policy and implementing regulations for assigned program areas. Collaborate with numerous points-of-contact throughout the federal government in order to identify areas for improvement, share best practices, and recommend policy changes as needed. Establish and maintain a comprehensive library of related program material. Coordinate, administer, and monitor all aspects of the Drug Testing Program. Prepare assorted operating guidance for specialists and managers to ensure that they are aware of new procedures, case decisions, legislative and regulatory changes affecting areas of responsibility. Resolve questions or issues received from all segments of DoDEA regarding the interpretation of laws, regulations and policies, and their application to special situations.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.

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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian EmployeeCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPriority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. Specialized Experience for GS 12: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing Human Resources (Employee Relations) work-life and wellness programs, such as alternative Work Schedules, Leave Programs, Performance Management, Part-time work and Job Sharing, Telework, Health and Wellness, and Drug-Free Workplace Program, providing technical advice regarding work-life and/or wellness programs, and interpreting laws, regulations or policies regarding work-life initiatives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience for GS 13: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing Human Resources (Employee Relations) policy or issues of work-life and wellness programs, such as alternative Work Schedules, Leave Programs, Performance Management, Part-time work and Job Sharing, Telework, Health and Wellness, and Drug-Free Workplace Program, providing technical advice regarding work-life and/or wellness programs, developing policy or implementing guidance of work-life and wellness programs, and preparing reports, information papers, memorandum or other issuances to facilitate decision making. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Benefits and Work Life ProgramsComplianceManages and Organizes InformationTechnical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement for GS 12: 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-11). Time in Grade Requirement for GS 13: 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

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.

Contacts

• Address DoDEA Headquarters 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk