*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties

In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role. This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Employee Relations Specialist position within the OIG's Office of General Counsel (OGC) located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team! The candidate serves as an expert technical authority for the agency in the area of employee relations. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position, as well as the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 11/08/2024 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Specialist Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $139,395.00 - $181,216.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Advises senior management and supervisors on the technical, procedural and legal requirements for correcting complex, highly sensitive, and/or precedent-setting conduct and performance problems and assisting managers with writing and administering disciplinary and performance-based corrective actions. Advises management on policy compliance and efficient employee relations procedures and practices within the Office of the Inspector General. Serves as technical advisor to agency legal staff in the preparation of defenses to appeals, and discrimination complaints brought against the agency. Serves as the technical authority for the development and dissemination of policy and procedural guidance to appropriate headquarters offices related to leave administration; equal employment opportunity; reasonable accommodation; and discipline and performance based corrective actions. Serves as a staff advisor to top management officials by providing authoritative advice and guidance and participating in and making contributions to management decisions that involve employee relations. Devises methods of improving supervisory support for an understanding of policies and approaches to promote acceptable conduct and performance. Develops and provides training to management and staff on all areas of employee relations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Background Investigation security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND At least 5 years of specialized experience in interpreting and applying employee relations concepts, laws, policies, practices, and analytical methods and techniques to employee and management issues; providing advisory services to managers orally and in writing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Background in Postal Service or Federal human resources EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of employee relations concepts, laws, policies, practices and techniques to solve a wide range of employee relations issues including equal employment opportunity; reasonable accommodation; leave administration; disciplinary and performance-based actions. Skill in providing technical and practical advice to managers regarding employee relations rules and procedures; assisting managers in understanding their rights and obligations; maintaining and encouraging objectivity and consistency in emotionally charged situations. Experience drafting letters, memoranda, policy, and other documents in employee relations matters such as performance and misconduct related matters; leave administration; reasonable accommodations; and providing written advice regarding such issues. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address OGC - Office of General Counsel 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]