This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration; Office of the Chief People Officer; Employee Relations & Learning and Development Division. The incumbent serves as a senior specialist and subject matter expert for employee relations functions (including performance management). Works at the OA senior advisor level for policy, training and communications, development of operating guidance and procedures, and functional leadership for assigned programs.

Duties

As a HR Specialist (Employee Relations), GS-0201-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the Employee Relations supervisor, providing operational and strategic direction for the full range of employee relations work for employees within the EOP (approximately 2000 civilian employees), as well as overseeing the training functions for Employee Relations subjects. Supervises the development of programs which includes employee discipline, drug testing, reasonable accommodation and performance management programs. Provides policy guidance and interpretation to managers throughout the EOP and its components. Keeps abreast of legislation, Executive Orders, court decisions, rulings of cognizant federal authorities and other events related to federal employee relations. Provides technical advice and assistance to the Office of General Counsel in representing OA in proceedings before cognizant authorities (MSPB, arbitrators, mediators, etc.) Performs complex human resources management duties requiring extensive research and analysis to develop innovative problem resolutions and to develop methods and techniques to plan and complete work.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• 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.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• The agency requires 30 days on site before being eligible to participate in the telework and/or alternate work schedule program.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FAC-COR lever 1 Certification within 90 days of onboarding.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you must meet the following minimum qualification requirements:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Providing technical advice and guidance to senior executives, management officials, and support staff on advanced employee relations, performance management, human resources concepts, laws, principles and practices. 2) Providing day-to-day management and oversight of multiple federal human capital programs including at least two of the following areas: leave programs and Reasonable Accommodation, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) and Paid Parental Leave (PPL) to include entitlement, procedures, limitations, etc. (3) Conducting research, analyzes and evaluates misconduct cases, and composes proposal or decision letters to implement disciplinary and adverse actions; and (4) Processing reasonable accommodation requests, analyzes the needs of the organization and the employee, and makes a recommendation to management officials regarding the disposition of the requests. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration - CPO 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]