You will serve as a SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) in the COMMAND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION (HCMD), LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (L&ER) BRANCH of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will serve as the first level supervisor of employees assigned to the section within the Division. You will provide technical and administrative direction to subordinates (HR Specialists and Assistants) and establish priorities for the work of the LER branch. You will conduct extensive analysis of teams' workload to provide innovative problem resolution and to develop improved methods and techniques for team members to complete work. You will conduct systematic strategies to develop management interests and respond to union interests at the bargaining table. You will provide advice on complex and controversial issues such as overcoming management resistance to bilateral consultation and cooperation as well as develop strategies to deal with diverse management needs and views. You will act in compliance with federal employee relations laws, rules, regulations principles and practices to effectively support the workforce, to enhance employee engagement, and to create a high-performing work culture. You will effectively address employee conduct and performance deficiencies and resolve employee disputes. You will manage and enhance employee performance programs by possessing familiarity with performance management systems and supporting the individual manager's effectiveness in monitoring, assessing and recognizing employee performance. You will develop, implement and communicate Labor and Employee Relations policies and directives that are aligned with legal requirements and organizational goals. You will demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct to represent the organization effectively and be action oriented due to the critical nature of the command mission. You will use written communication to emphasize clarity, technical writing, and attention to detail, alongside verbal competencies that focus on effective communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills. You will use the above competencies to foster a positive workplace environment, support a well-informed command leadership team and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

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.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying a wide range of human resource management theories, concepts, principles, laws, rules, regulations, precedents, and procedures related to employee and labor relations to advise, identify interrelated problems, draw conclusions and recommend appropriate courses of action; 2) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with managers and supervisors as well as gain confidence and cooperation of managers and supervisors on difficult/sensitive issues; 3) Advising on labor relations issues within organizations with a wide variety of occupations and significant employee issues such as standby, overtime, shift, and environmental pay issues; 4) Ensuring that appropriate advice and assistance is provided in the areas of discipline, adverse actions, grievances, employee counseling, and related functions; and 5) Supervising a team in effective HR service delivery and developing a team through motivation, mentoring, and coaching. 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 FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]