Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees. Position is being filled a entry grade of GS-12 with a full performance grade of GS-13.

Duties

Serves as program administrator for the DFAS Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program; serves as liaison between the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (OEOP), Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Labor and Employee Relations (LER). As the subject matter expert, applies reasonable accommodation, and employee and labor relations theories, principles and practices, regulations, policies, and concepts to advise customers in the processing and resolution of RA cases. Advises managers on processes and tools available to evaluate RA requests and the application of agency policy; ensures all rights and obligations as determined by ER, LR, OEOP regulations and requirements are met. Analyzes, develops and implements LER processes, procedures, and guidance based on new or revised legislation, Executive orders, regulations, DoD/DFAS Instructions, and analysis of agency program delivery data. Develops and delivers training, briefings and written materials on the regulations, policies and procedures governing the RA program. Duties as described reflect the full-performance, GS-13 , grade level. Duties assigned at the entry grade of GS-12 will be developmental in nature.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service 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.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as providing complex advisory services to managers, supervisors and employees regarding the application of laws, regulations, and procedures governing a Reasonable Accommodation program; evaluating RA cases; determining alternatives for resolution, and coordinating the full review and conclusion of a case in alignment with employee and labor relations principles and OEOP requirements. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for Specialized Experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]