Job summary

You will serve as a LEAD HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR REL/EMPLOYEE REL) within the Labor and Employee Relations Branch of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC. ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***

Major duties

You will serve as a team leader, distribute and balance the workload among team members in accordance with established guidelines. You will plan, develop, promote and coordinate multiple Labor Relations programs to meet immediate and long-range needs of the command. You will manage a human resources program through a staff of human resources specialists and assistants. You will brief managers and supervisors on performance management techniques (e.g., evaluation, feedback, recognition). You will work with the team in problem solving methods, practices and procedures. You will advise managers on the application of civilian personnel policies and procedures in employee relations matters (e.g., discipline, grievances, appeals, fair employment practices).

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting bargaining unit agreements, Labor-Management statute requirements and Federal Labor Relations Authority processes and proceedings, Unfair Labor Practices, mediation, negotiated grievances, and arbitration; 2) Advising on employee relations issues such as doctrine of progressive discipline, adverse actions, performance-based actions, performance improvement plan, administrative grievances, and Merit Systems Protection Board hearings; 3) Ensuring funds are available when necessary for execution of programs; 4) Assisting in drafting policy and providing staff guidance on LR/ER issues; 5) Creating reports, charts, graphs, trend analysis, and making recommendations for course correction. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING LABOR RELATIONS PROBLEM SOLVING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.