This position is located within the USDA, Rural Development, Business Center-Operations Office, Deputy Chief Operating Office, Human Resources Office (HRO), Employee and Labor Relations Division, Labor Relations Branch. The position serves as a technical expert on labor relations issues, problems, and cases, and provides a full range of management advisory services and assistance.

Duties

Provides full range of expert advice, technical assistance, and policy guidance to all levels of the Analyzes frequently changing conditions in labor-management relations and relates findings to overall Agency LR strategy and focus. Develops or assists in the development of management contract negotiation strategies and develops/or reviews management negotiation proposals. Serves as a member of labor management agreement negotiating committees. Develops or assists in the development of labor relations policies, adapting Federal (i.e., government-wide) and Departmental (USDA) regulations to local needs. Develops management's position and provides advice and guidance on the full range of labor relations actions, including unfair labor practice (ULP) charges, clarification of bargaining unit, arbitration, mediation and impasse proceedings.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. For the GS- 13 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience providing technical labor relations advisory and/or consultation services to managers; interpreting collective bargaining agreements, case-law, labor relations policies and procedures; clarifying issues, resolve conflicting guidance, and other potential or existing problems pertaining to labor issues and negotiations; researching, preparing cases, and representing the Agency before third parties (Federal Labor Relations Authority, arbitrators, judges, mediators, impasse panelists, etc.); performing investigations and management inquiries into sensitive issues; advising on and developing case strategies based on research and analysis of applicable laws, case law, policies, past practices; developing and conducting training based on organizational needs (e.g., significant case law updates, changes to collective bargaining agreements, etc.). There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0201 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 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

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Sharidon Daniel
• Phone: 804-980-0841
• Email: [email protected]