About the Position: This position is located at the Mark Center Building in Alexandria, VA. The Mark Center is the location for the Washington Headquarters Services of the United States Department of Defense and a number of other DoD agencies.

Duties

Evaluate and determine impact on the total labor and employee relations program of new legislation, executive and regulatory issuances. Represent the Agency in negotiating substantive personnel policy and other matters affecting working conditions. Provide expert advice negotiating and administering labor agreements to include bargaining unit determinations, consolidation of bargaining-units, contract negotiations, mediation, arbitration, questions of negotiability, and unfair labor practices. Develop recommendations and strategy as to what actions should be taken in response to union demands for specific contract proposals. Draft written communication that supports the Mission, i.e. white papers, training material, implementation procedures, and standard operating procedures. Plan and develop programs for labor relations negotiation and contract administration. Represent DoDEA on issues pertaining to labor relations, such as arbitration cases, unfair labor practices and bargaining unit determinations. Present management’s position through written correspondence and appearances before various third parties.

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 ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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: One year of specialized experience which includes providing guidance on labor relations, evaluating the impact of changes on labor bargaining unit employees and/or negotiated agreements, performing labor relations negotiation and/or contract administration, and developing policy and/or operating guidance for a Labor Management Relations program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Labor RelationsStrategic ThinkingTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: 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-13).

Contacts

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