Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
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Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations) for the Workforce Relations Division providing employee and labor relations consultative services to managers and employees of the USCP.
At the full performance level: The incumbent serves as a technical expert to HR and USCP leadership regarding employee relations issues involving grievances related to pay and leave issues, entitlements, performance management, telework, etc. that have USCP wide implications. Advises, provides counsel, and assistance to managers or staff of serviced organizations in solving problems or in expediting corrective actions. Keeps abreast of the status of actions to advise managers on problems, solutions, and possible operational improvements to increase effectiveness of the employee relations program. Review trends in ER and anticipates areas of potential controversy to implement mitigating actions. Serves as liaison to outside entities, such as third-party investigators and employee representatives for all matters pertaining ER. Apprises OHR and USCP leadership as appropriate of complaints and issues that may impact operations, procedures, and budgets. Developing and implementing the USCP labor relations program including policy guidance and advice to senior leadership, program managers, other management officials, and supervisors. Applies complex HR case law, principles, practices, and regulations to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on legal issues, problems, and situations with broad implications affecting the USCP or even USCP's interests. Advises management on the overarching administration of collective bargaining agreement(s). Trains supervisors in the provision of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and other aspects of labor management relations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-10 level you must have one year (52 weeks)
of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-09/GS-11 level that is
in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as a comprehensive knowledge and skill in
providing technical assistance to employees and managers on a variety of human
resources concepts, regulations, and practices with emphasis in employee and
labor relations; and skill in analyzing routine employee and labor relations
issues and situations, gathering data, and preparing recommendations and
information for management.
For the CP-11 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12 level that is in or directly related to
the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is
defined as a demonstrated mastery knowledge of and skill interpreting and
applying human resources concepts, regulations, and practices with emphasis in
employee and labor relations actions to provide authoritative advice to senior
leadership, program managers, other management officials, and supervisors;
expert knowledge of analyzing complex employee and labor relations issues and
situations, gathering data, and drafting recommendations and information in
order to present viable options to management and leadership; and the ability
to maintain contacts with union representatives, management officials, and
employees to discuss matters of mutual interest. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Evaluation Factors:
Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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