You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist(Labor and Employee Relations) in the Naval District Washington Regional Office of HDQTRS NDW.

Duties

You will review labor dispute documentation (e.g., evidence, records, precedent decisions) to uncover possible deficiencies. You will advise managers on the application of civilian personnel policies and procedures in employee relations matters (e.g., discipline, grievances, appeals, fair employment practices). You will inform supervisors about their obligations under labor relations rules and regulations. You will prepare cases (e.g. investigations, witness development, agency pleadings, discovery, case strategy) for third party proceedings. You will prepare interview and examination questions for witnesses involved in cases or hearings, prepare interview and examination questions for witnesses involved in cases or hearings.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector 1) Mastering Employee Relations, Labor Relations and Federal Human Resources Management principles, laws, methods, and practices to provide advice and assistance to management on matters such as employee's conduct and performance, worker's compensation, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution. 2) Utilizing legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and analytical skills to analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise innovative solutions to complex problems and potentially precedent-setting situations. 3) Developing and issuing guidance relative to changes in case law, policy and strategy. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HDQTRS NDW 2691 Mitscher Road SW Washington, DC 20373 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]