This position is located Office of Human Resources (OHR) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (lMLS). The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and consultation in the areas of Labor Relations (LR) and Employee Relations (ER) programs and policies.

Duties

If selected for the Senior Human Resources Specialist (LR/ER) position, the incumbent serves as a functional expert for the Labor Relations (LR) and Employee Relations (ER) programs. Reviews issuances from OPM and develops guidance and instructions for use by the agency. Trains agency employees on new guidance and monitors the implementation of new guidance to ensure general consistency across the agency. Reviews or initiates reviews of LR/ER situations to identify discrepancies and ensure corrective action is taken. Coordinates the request and collection of proper data and information with the appropriate parties; determines the proper response to all parties. Serves as a specialist/troubleshooter with a responsibility for providing advice to the HR Director on very sensitive or difficult problems that are presented by all staff levels of the agency. Serves as the liaison between employees and senior management for resolution of human resource matters. Typical work assignments will include but are not limited to the following: Provides the full range of day-to-day HR operational services which includes, but is not limited to employee and labor relations, and policy. Prepares guidance or regulations to reflect new policies and procedures mandated by other Federal agencies. Develop policy, program objectives and IMLS implementation plans to achieve human resources management goals. Serves as the authoritative local interpreter of labor relations law, regulation, Executive order, and decisions of labor relations formal bodies. Serves as principal point of contact on labor-management matters of overall concern to established bargaining units at the local level. Among these are grievances, unfair labor practice charges, information sharing, contract interpretation, labor relations training, and preparation and conduct of contract bargaining. Negotiate labor union contracts and agreements based on a thorough knowledge and understanding of Federal law, regulations, rules, and sound practice. Conducts extensive research into cases to preclude or counter arguments during bargaining and negotiations. Negotiates settlement agreements; and/or provide labor relations consultative service on reorganizations, realignments, relocations, reduction in force, transfer of function and outsourcing to educate management on potential impact of these decisions on bargaining unit employees. Develop and review mission-critical documents such as agency responses to grievances, and other documents/correspondence that are subject to review by FLRA, OPM, attorneys, arbitrators, and union officials, etc. Advise managers about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques that are responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems; explain rules and procedures to employees and help them understand their rights and obligations; maintain and encourage objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotion and involve assumptions; resolve disputed facts, including those which require credibility determinations; interpret facts and events, and/or identify aggravating or mitigating factors relevant to the case; and conduct extensive probing and analysis to identify obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Resume and supporting documents (see Required Documents).
• Status candidates must meet all qualification requirements, to include time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment, and specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GS-13: To be minimally qualified at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience in at least three of the following areas: (1) Experience leading the negotiation process between the agency and union; (2) Serves as the subject matter expert for employee relations and labor relation matters including: grievances, unfair labor practice charges, contract interpretation, and contract bargaining; (3) Ability to research and interpret labor relation laws, regulations, and case decisions, etc., to provide advice to the HR Director and other management officials; (4) Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels to provide technical advice and guidance, resolve disagreements or dispute facts, negotiate labor contracts and settlement agreements, etc.; (5) Ability to communicate in writing in order develop agency grievance responses and to write policies, guidance and instructions, investigative reports, union contract agreements, and settlement agreements, etc. Note: 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.

Education

Education is not a substitute for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodations for USAHIRE .

Contacts

• Address IMLS 955 L'ENFANT PLAZA NORTH, SW SUITE 4000 WASHINGTON, DC 20024 US
• Name: Samatha Walkes
• Phone: 202-653-4676
• Email: [email protected]