Job summary

You will serve as a SUPV HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/LABOR RELATIONS) in the CHRO-SE ALBANY LABOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BRANCH of MARINE CORPS BASE.

Major duties

You will serve as the primary technical authority and consultant on all labor and employee relations matters and provide advice and guidance to all levels of management, management representatives, and employees. You will resolve disputes, interpret facts/events relevant to a case and conduct extensive probing and analysis to identify obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance. You will provide advice and guidance on administering leave programs, including annual leave, sick leave, the Family Medical Leave Act, voluntary leave transfer program, advance leave, military leave and time off for special circumstances. You will serve as the principal point of contact on labor management relations matters and as chief negotiator on all matters negotiated at the local level. You will meet with union officials of various levels, discuss and/or settle unfair labor practice charges, grievances, and impact and implementation bargaining prior to changing established personnel policies and practices. You will be responsible for the administration, coordination and management of the worker's compensation program and ensure plans are developed, implemented, and consistent with policy, to meet program goals and objectives. You will manage the performance management and incentive awards program and provide advice and guidance on the processes and procedures of the appraisal and awards program. You will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, review and evaluate the work of personnel specialists and identify, direct and provide training as appropriate.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing the full range of management advisory services for labor and employee relations matters; applying personnel rules/regulations/policies to guide supervisors on worker's compensation and performance management; and utilizing negotiation procedures and conflict resolution techniques to solve problems. 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/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ 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 ORAL COMMUNICATION 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.