Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
This position is for an HR Specialist (Labor Relations), Position Description Number T5021000 and is part of the Montana National Guard, HRO.
Selected candidate NOT required to be a member of the National Guard.
Selecting Official: Lt Col Fechter
Also advertised: MT-12544316-T5-24-249 (CAT 1-6, Veterans' Preference DOES NOT apply)
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to the following Categories (CAT): CAT 7 - Open to the public for U.S. citizens. (Veterans' Preference DOES apply)
Duties
This position is located in the Human Resources Office servicing Army and Air National Guard employees, Active Guard Reserve and may include State personnel. Its primary purpose is to provide comprehensive labor relations, adverse action and disciplinary services. Accomplishes some of the work using an automated personnel system.
The position is responsible for labor contract negotiations and administration that include multiple contracts and multiple bargaining units within the State. Consults with all levels of management to include the State Adjutant General, State Deputy Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, Air Commander, Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commanders, and Army National Guard (ARNG) Directorate positions, to develop agency policies on and positions for negotiation to include researching potential union proposals. May serve as chief negotiator. Serves as participating member, or advisor to the management negotiating teams providing advice on developing management proposals, negotiating strategies, and when union's proposals may be nonnegotiable under federal law and regulations. Applies a wide range of HR case law, principles, practices and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations. Utilizes legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and analytical skill sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. Establishes the state's position in impasse situations including the preparation of documentary material for review by a third party. Advises management on the day-to-day administration of collective bargaining agreements. Interprets the intent of the contractual language and attempts to resolve problems that arise over application of contract provisions. Assists managers and supervisors in informally resolving disputes with union officials concerning the interpretation and/or application of the agreement. Meets with union representatives during the life of the contract to negotiate impact of new programs and policies, reductions-in-force, etc. Assists the Federal Labor Relations Authority in arranging for and conducting union certification elections. Trains supervisors in the provisions of negotiated agreements and other aspects of labor management relations.
Develops and represents the state's position in administrative proceedings such as unfair labor practices, grievance proceedings, impasses and arbitrations. Advises all levels of management in determining appropriate procedures to follow. Conducts investigations and consults with National Guard Bureau (NGB) Labor and Management Services Division to keep them informed of the issues involved. Prepares briefs, positions papers, etc., and assists witnesses in preparing testimony. Serves as point of contact to union representatives, NGB, and management on labor relations problems. Maintains contact with operating officials in the state to keep them apprised of labor relations policies and procedures and to ensure that the supervisor's need for formal training is identified and information is provided to the Adjutant General on any requirement for program guidance.
Provides Alternate Dispute Resolution services and advice or other non-adversarial problem solving approaches such as advocacy, mediation, interest-based bargaining, etc., for a variety of human resources problems encountered by management and employees. Resolutions offered may be non-binding but are to be in the best interest of the National Guard. This may include advice and guidance to the State HRO. Advises on Technician, AGR and State issues that are sensitive, serious or controversial. Problems involve issues such as ethics, discrimination and fraud that require special treatment due to the potential embarrassment to the activity, impact on employee morale, or subsequent impact on the group(s) involved. Provides advice and assistance to management on preparing disciplinary and adverse actions. Reviews draft adverse actions to ensure compliance with existing law, rule or regulation. Prepares necessary correspondence and documentation for appeal processes. Serves as committee and/or hearing technical advisor/representative at hearings before such bodies as MSPB, EEOC/Advisor in U.S. Courts and before National Guard hearing examiners. Provides information to supervisors and managers on counseling employees, in correcting work deficiencies and in establishing constructive work habits. Provides information on employee rights and obligations.
Analyzes facts from individual actions, reports and routine advisory services to correct existing employee relations problems or identify potential problems. Advises employees on the substance of specific personal matters such as supervisory relationships.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have 1 year experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
(MUST address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this position)
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply, you must submit a complete application package, if required items are missing, incomplete, and/or resume does not address the qualifications/experience requirements listed in the announcement and assessment, the applicant may be deemed unqualified and/or be found ineligible for Veterans' Preference (if applicable).
Required Documents:
1. Your resume MUST contain a DETAILED description (how, when, where, and at what level) in your own words, of civilian and/or military training/experience/education as it relates to the General and Specialized Experience.
2. List of other supporting documents in item 2a below.
3. Veterans' Preference documents:
-If claiming 5pt Veterans' Preference, MUST submit DD-214 (Member Copy 1 NOT accepted) or items listed in item 3a below.
-If claiming 10pt Veterans' Preference, MUST submit with resume, a (VA) Disability Verification Letter with DD-214 (Member Copy 1 NOT accepted). Those claiming Spousal or Parental Veterans' Preference must submit a completed SF-15 with packet; others may be requested to complete SF-15 later. See the documents listed below in items 3a and 3b.
-If claiming preference or hiring authority as a Military spouse, the documents listed in items 3a, 3b, and 3c.
NOTE: DD-214 Member Copy 1 WILL NOT be accepted for determination of Veterans' Preference eligibility.
More information:
2a. Other supporting documents: Items used to qualify applicant and those listed on announcement as required MUST be submitted; (i.e., copy of transcripts, Military membership documents (NGB 22/22A), certifications, SF-50s and other items).
3a. A DD-214 (Member Copy 1 not accepted) is REQUIRED if claiming any Veterans' Preference. Review 3b for 10pt requirements (MUST submit VA Disability Verification Letter with resume). It must be legible and shows dates of service, expedition/campaign medals (if using for Veterans' Preference), character of service (honorable, general, etc.). HRO prefers DD-214 Member Copy 4. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military member's military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
3b. If claiming 10pt preference (disability - XP, CP, CPS) or Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), you must submit a disability verification letter with DD-214. An SF-15 is required for Spousal or Parental Veterans' Preference; for all other must be submit SF-15 if requested. Forms must be completed and submitted with supporting documentation of claim listed on form and any listed disability documentation (if claiming disability preference) for claiming. Copy of marriage certificate is required for spouse's SSP or XP claims. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. For SF-15: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
3c. If claiming preference or hiring authority as spouse of a veteran, a copy of the marriage certificate is also required in addition to item 4a documents, i.e., for DoD Priority Placement Program (must notify HRO rep on advertisement if claiming this status), and SSP or XP Veterans' Preference claims.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for spouses claiming Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire/application. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation showing that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. Certification must reflect the dates of service, military rank, character of service (honorable, general under honorable, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
***Documentation is required and applicant MUST claim veterans' preference within the assessment questionnaire to be awarded preference.***
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12544321
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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