SUPERVISORY HR SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS)-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFTC-12569939-CC-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $101,121.00 to $156,323.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2024 Close Date 10/13/2024
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Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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In this position, you will serve as the Edwards AFB Chief, Employee and Labor-Management Relations with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out a full range of duties in labor and employee-management relations and related management advisory services for assigned organizations.

Duties

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  • Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work, evaluates work performance.
  • Provides labor and employee relations management advisory, resolving very difficult employee relations issues in support of a wide variety of organizations with varying missions.
  • Counsels supervisors regarding the appropriateness of disciplinary and adverse actions and provides technical/procedural guidance on how to take actions such as reprimands, suspensions, and removals.
  • Sets operating policy for the Employee and Labor-Management Relations section within the parameters of law and regulation.
  • Advises supervisors on their role and specific responsibilities for managing employee benefit programs encompassing all areas of concern (leave and absences, hours of work, overtime, pay, honorary and incentive awards, supervisory records, code of ethics, Office of Workers· Compensation (OWCP), drug and alcohol abuse, unemployment compensation, grievances/complaints/appeals, disciplinary and adverse actions, and physically restricted employees, etc.)
  • Provides advice and guidance to supervisors on the Performance Management Program
  • Presents formal or informal briefings to management on status of programs or other subjects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Obtain and maintain Security clearance (if applicable)
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
  • This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
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Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, practices, and regulatory requirements of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements in the federal government, Department of Defense, and the Air Force.

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Current or previous DOD Employee and Labor-Management Relations experience
  • Experience briefing a variety of audiences to include senior civilian and military leaders
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel to include explaining rules and procedures to employees and advising on their rights and obligations and encouraging objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotions and assumptions.
2. Sound theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of federal personnel management functions, theories, and techniques.
3. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve problems.
4. Knowledge of management and installation's missions and objectives and their implications on personnel management programs at a large, multi-mission or otherwise diverse and complex organization or installation.
5. Knowledge of and the ability to apply laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to employee relations.
6. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and direct the functions and operations of assigned staff.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Required Documents

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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