This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations (ER) in the Office of Human Resources, providing technical advice to management for both field and headquarters employee on a broad range of personnel management and ER functions. The employee is knowledgeable in many areas of ER. 

Duties

As a Human Resources Specialist (ER), you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

To determine which grade(s) you may be eligible for, review the following grade specific details.  You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume.   For the GS-13: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which included: Experience providing technical authoritative advice and training related to employee conduct; adverse action proceedings; performance management; application and interpretation of policies, procedures and regulations; and other related problems; discrimination complaints; grievances; performance and medical issues; leave administration or procedural and legal/regulatory matters relating to personnel; AND Experience working with Federal and/or private sector employee relations cases within an agency or equivalent level, including conduct and performance cases. For the GS-14: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which included: Experience providing technical authoritative advice and training related to employee conduct; adverse action proceedings; performance management; application and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations; and other related problems; discrimination complaints; grievances; performance and medical issues; leave administration or procedural and legal/regulatory matters relating to personnel; AND Experience working difficult and controversial Federal and/or private sector employee relations cases within an agency or equivalent level, including a broad range of conduct and performance cases. You cannot qualify based on education, you must meet the specialized experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Interpersonal - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. For all types of consideration, 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. All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]