Human Resources Specialist (LR)

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Provide a full range of management advisory and policy-implementation services on labor management matters, including contract negotiations, negotiated grievances, arbitrations, and unfair labor practices.

Develop, provide, and interpret policies and guidance on labor relations issues for supervisory and management officials, which constitute directives for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSW).

Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on the administration of the negotiated contracts, grievance process, analyze the system for issues, and recommend changes to policy or procedures.

Develop and conduct contract administration training for supervisory and management officials and devise tailored approaches, including training, to address recurring issues within serviced agencies.

Serves as member of management negotiating team, meets with union negotiators, develops and writes management proposals and counter proposals, analyze union proposals to determine the ramifications.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to : Analyzing and resolving complex or unprecedented labor relations cases by researching and interpreting federal labor laws, regulations, and case decisions.; AND Developing negotiation strategies for management by analyzing union proposals, identifying potential impacts, and preparing counter-proposals.; AND Experience representing agency management in proceedings before third-party authorities, such as the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), by preparing legal briefs and presenting management's official position in dispute proceedings.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission..

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.