You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) in the HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE, GUAM SITE of OCHR OVERSEAS PROGRAM CENTER.

Duties

You will advise and assist employees, managers and supervisors on grievance procedures and appropriate options for proper resolution of conflicts or problems. You will provide authoritative technical assistance to management on issues such as handling and resolution of adverse actions, grievances and appeals. You will advise supervisors about techniques for using performance evaluation and disciplinary processes as a motivational tool to improve performance and/or correct behavior problems. You will advise and assist on labor relations activities including labor-management partnership/general bargaining unit agreements, bargaining unit status determinations, basic employee rights/privileges and appropriate representation. You will review and advise management on performance plans and provide technical support.

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.
• This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
• This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
• You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• 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 secret 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing the full range of HR advisory services to varying levels of management in the areas of labor relations and employee relations to include performance management, administrative grievances, conduct and discipline, incentive and performance awards, leave administration AND conducting in-depth research on complex legal issues, interpreting policy, and providing recommendations and/or courses of action to identify best practices for successful implementation of DON customer goals and objectives.. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

Contacts

• Address OCHR OVERSEAS PROGRAM CENTER 614 Sicard St SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]