The incumbent serves as an Industrial Relations Specialist responsible for the oversight of all human resources functions for one or more Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency (DOE/NNSA) Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts. The M&O contracts each involve a budget up to $2.5B per year. The human resources portion of the contractor budget consists of employee compensation, benefits and other employee programs comprising more than 50 percent of the entire funding for the M&O.

Duties

As an Industrial Relations Specialist, you will:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS To qualify for this position at the NQ-02 pay band (GS-9/11/12) equivalent level, you must meet one of the following: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-01 or GS-07 OR master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as Experience applying knowledge and demonstrating evaluation of human resource management matters such as: employee benefits, employee compensation, pension and retirement plans, other benefit plans, labor relations, and workforce restructuring for a large organization. Applying knowledge of monitoring contractual provisions to establish allowability of costs for all types of employee compensation, pension, and retirement plans, other benefit plans, labor relations and workforce restructuring. Examples of qualifying experience includes: -Experience performing reviews and providing recommendations to senior employees of various HR elements (employee benefits, employee compensation, labor relations, pensions/retirement). -Experience serving as a subject matter expert in at least one of the areas of HR such as benefits, compensation, labor relations, retirement plans, or workforce restructuring To qualify for this position at the NQ-03 pay band level (GS-13/14 equivalent), you must meet one of the following listed criteria: Specialized Experience is defined as experience applying knowledge and evaluation of human resource management matters such as: employee benefits, employee compensation, pension and retirement plans, other benefit plans, labor relations, and workforce restructuring for a large organization. -Applying knowledge and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and provisions to establish allowability of costs for all types of employee compensation, pension, and retirement plans, other benefit plans, labor relations and workforce restructuring. Examples of qualifying experience includes: -Experience performing reviews and recommendations of various HR elements (employee benefits, employee compensation, labor relations, pensions/retirement). -Experience developing/issuing agency wide policy related to human resources for M&O contractors. -Experience as a subject matter expert in at least one or more of the areas of HR such as benefits, compensation, labor relations, retirement plans, or workforce restructuring Please note education may not be substituted for experience at the NQ-03 (GS-13/14 equivalent) pay band level. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

To qualify based on education - a master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience can be qualifying.


NQ-03 (GS-13/14 equivalent): Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

If education may be substituted for experience, indicate this and include the general formula for education to experience conversion (e.g., a Bachelor's Degree qualifies at the GS-5 level).

• If education is required due to a positive education requirement, explain the requirements in detail (e.g., type of degree, subject area of coursework, certificates, etc.).
• If education cannot be substituted for experience, indicate this with a simple statement or consider taking out this section entirely (e.g., There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. or This job does not have an education qualification requirement.)

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Keisha Morris
• Phone: 202-586-7115
• Email: [email protected]