This position is located within the U.S. Department of State , Office of Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). OIG is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries involving all overseas and domestic Department, USAGM, and IBWC programs and operations. 

Duties

Ensures the effective administration of the employee relations program; including, ensuring the program meets requirements outlined in law and agency regulations, identifies problems or deficiencies, and develops and implements workable solutions. Develops, implements, and administers employee relations policies and programs to inform the workforce and ensure consistency. Ensures disciplinary actions are properly supported so that charges and penalties are defendable before a third party, such as the MSPB or EEOC.  Researches, analyzes, and evaluates misconduct cases and issues, including complex cases and/or those lacking precedent, to determine the appropriate administrative or disciplinary action based on reports of investigations or other referrals. Advises the proposing official on recommended approach to reported misconduct.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 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/
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience that demonstrates expert and authoritative knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques and case law governing employee relations, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of rules, regulations and governing the program for the Civil Service. Experience providing advisory services to supervisors, staff and colleagues on complex, controversial employee relations issues. Expert skill in presenting at and/or leading executive briefings and training to educate and inform on employee relations topics/issues. Experience drafting and finalizing documents for supervisors and management official related to discipline, adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances, appeals and other third-party actions. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1700 N Moore St SA-39, rm 840 Attn: OIG Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States
• Name: Helpdesk
• Phone: 571-349-9345
• Email: [email protected]