The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

The Associate Director for Workforce Relations is located in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Director, OHR. This position provides complete human resource services for the following OHR programs: Leave Administration (Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave, and Voluntary Leave Share); Temporary Restricted Duty; Fitness For Duty; Extended Absence; Performance Management; Employee Awards and Recognition; Workers Compensation; Reasonable Accommodations for medical and religious reasons; Workplace Flexibilities (Telework and Alternative Work Schedules); Student Loan Repayment Program; and Benefits and Retirement. This position also provides the development and implementation of collective bargaining strategy in the negotiation of labor agreements, and carries out the Impact and Implementation negotiation process; participates in reviews of grievances and adverse actions for adherence to correct procedures; and participates in counseling employees and supervisors in attempts to settle conflicts informally. The position provides policy, guidance and advice to staff members in the development of solutions associated with the functions of the Workforce Relations Division. The incumbent is a critical member to the Department's Leadership Management Team and this position is expected to provide expert advice, technical guidance, and assistance to the OHR Director and Deputy Director. The duties of the position include: Plans, directs, and administers interrelated and interdependent employee relations program operations on a national level, such as planning and implementing U. S. Capitol Police strategies to respond to statutory or regulatory changes affecting U.S. Capitol Police employee relations programs and/or operations. Plans, implements, evaluates and provides business processes associated with employee and labor relation programs. Serves as a Program Manager for all programs assigned. Develops, plans, and maintains policies and guidelines related to all functional areas assigned to the Workforce Relation Division. Translates new information into program goals, actions, and process, procedures, and/or policies. During the review and analyses, identifies the impact of rule changes, legislation, and/or new policies on existing HR programmatic, professional, technical, and administrative efforts and adjust requirements, as needed to support changes in policies, procedures, and processes. Supervises a group of employees performing work at or below the CP-12 (GS-14 equivalent) level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Qualifying experience for this position includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the CP-12 (GS-14) level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: demonstrated mastery of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness; demonstrated knowledge of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more employee and labor relations programs; and experience setting team priorities and directing and overseeing the workload of subordinates. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (12/22/2023) of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Contacts

• Address OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510 US
• Name: Yetreta Lomax
• Phone: (202) 593-3370
• Email: [email protected]