HR Specialist (EMPL REL/LABOR REL) -Title 5

Clarification from the agency

Nationwide - Open to the Public, US Citizens, National or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States

• Provides program management and guidance for the Performance Management Program.
• Coordinates between management, and HR Development Specialist in the development of performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for labor contract negotiations and administration that include multiple contracts and multiple bargaining units within the State.
• Develops and represents the state's position in administrative proceedings such as unfair labor practices, grievance proceedings, impasses and arbitrations.
• Advises managers about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems.
• Conducts extensive probing and analysis to identify obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance while focusing managers and supervisors on all the processes of performance management including planning, monitoring, developing, and rewarding performance as well as the rating process.

*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Tricareeligibility.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
• Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and,
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you musthave at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent (48 months) which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have specialized experiences in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure, Requirement Determination, Program Allocation and Control, and/or Performance Improvement. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement. Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions. Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. Experienced in managing human resources development programs, education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Experienced on mentorship activities. Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment. Experienced in career counseling, performance evaluations, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs, and, experienced in identifying concerns; assessing culture and environmental concerns; and, executing problem solving techniques and applications. Experienced in formulating personnel plans and programs; developing and implementing policies; and, executing procedures with follow-on evaluations and reassessments. Experienced in developing, controlling, programming and allocating manpower resources, budgeting, and execution procedures. Experienced in the allocation of civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters' manpower directives and requirements. Competent in processing organization change actions to activate, inactivate, redesignate, or reorganize structures. Experienced in conducting performance management and productivity programs; assessing and documenting organizational performance; and, advising on process improvement options, best practices, and how to recognize optimal performance. Skilled in maintaining sound appropriated and non-appropriated financial and corporate standards within established internal management controls.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies such as knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: DD-214, SF-15, SF 50, any other Veterans Preference documents, transcripts, etc.


Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program
a. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
b. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
c. Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
- Marriage Certificate
- Spouses PCS Orders
- Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist

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