Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Reno, NV. For information about the area visit: Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Provide policy guidance and advice to senior leadership, program managers, other management officials and supervisors. Study and analyze employee relation program laws and regulations. Gather and evaluate case facts, develop recommendations for and assure the implementation of appropriate corrective action. Investigate and/or coordinate with outside investigation vendors allegations of misconduct, harassment, etc., by bureau employees. Prepare official correspondence addressed to appropriate authority in connection with complaints of misconduct against personnel. Explore probable causes, contributing factors, and possible courses of action to resolve problems and better relationships Assist managers on complex and controversial cases with multiple issues and requiring avenues of redress, with limited or conflicting factual information, requiring judgement in interpreting ambiguous case law. Provide counseling to employees on complaints or inquiries not referred by employee to supervisor; refers employee to appropriate organization or obtains information for the employee May participate or conduct investigations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• Drug Test required.
• If selected for this position you may need to complete the Federal Information Systems Security Awareness (FISSA) training prior to start date.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For the GS-12: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 Specialized experience is further defined as 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 short suspensions and reprimands, reasonable accommodations and performance issues; experience interpreting and applying 5 CFR 752 and 5 CFR 432; and development of Federal ER related correspondence, communications, and memorandums legal review/concurrence. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: Work performed is sedentary in nature. Work may require walking in offices and similar areas for meetings and to conduct HR work. Occasional travel may be required. The work does not require any special physical effort. Work Environment: Offices and meeting spaces are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The Specialist experiences everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.

Education

This position falls under the OPM Qualification Standard for the Human Resources Management series, 0201.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Christine Hudson
• Phone: 775-861-6424
• Email: [email protected]