Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Chief, Labor and Employee Relations Branch, providing agency regulations, policies, procedures and program direction in labor relations, employee conduct management, federal employee benefits and career development for a national program.

Duties

Plans and directs the development of regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and techniques for management of the National Guard labor relations, employee conduct, employee benefits, career development and related third party action programs. Coordinates with FLRA, OPM, DOL, DOD, Air Force and Army on all labor management, employee entitlement, and career development issues affecting technician policies covered in regulation and law. Plans and executes special projects assigned by Director, to include development, update and presentation of labor management requirements, benefit entitlement, and career development programs. Directs agency level development, implementation and evaluation of program training and education for labor relations, employee conduct management, employee benefits entitlements, career development and related third party actions. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over a limited staff. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates, adjusting short-term priorities as needed. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on work and administrative policies, procedures, and directives (including personnel policies and procedures).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of Labor Relations, employee conduct management, benefits entitlement, performance management, and career development concepts, case law, principles, practices and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of collective bargaining issues, conduct or performance problems, and entitlement programs. Expert knowledge and skill of negotiation and persuasion techniques sufficient to explain and justify management's actions. Expert knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged and highly emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Expert knowledge of a wide range of Labor Relations, employee conduct management, benefits entitlement, performance management, and career development concepts. Case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of collective bargaining issues, conduct or performance problems, and entitlement programs. Expert knowledge and skill of negotiation and persuasion techniques sufficient to explain and justify management's actions. Expert knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged and highly emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across a major military command or comparable organization to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving HRM and areas such as resources management, civilian deployment, and other special programs that brings program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals, and objectives. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. Ability to develop effective policies, goals, and sound management practices to successfully direct civilian and military personnel programs. Ability to supervise employees using knowledge of personnel management regulations and procedures required to hire, train, and appraise employees, and skill to teach marketing techniques to employees, Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy, to pre­pare and present surveys, reports, proposals, and press releases. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]