HR Specialist (Labor RelationsEmployee Relations

• Advises on devises and recommends solutions to Labor and Employee Relations complex issues.
• Researches applicable laws regulations and policies to draft disciplinary and adverse actions with management to address Labor and Employee Relations issues.
• Plans and develops required civilian personnel management programs related to employee and labor relations.
• Reviews and interprets current legislation new or revised legislation Federal Register publications DOD OPM MSPB EEOC issuances to determine impact on Agency programs.
• Provides advisory services to managers supervisors and employees on immediate problems which involve serious and sensitive issues related to employee discipline grievances appeals complaints employee/supervisory relationships etc.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after)
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS-12 level status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-13 level status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

For the GS-12 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized Experience at the GS-12 is defined as providing guidance and support to senior management on human resources programs: employee and labor relations policy Title 5 or Title 10 recruitment and staffing workforce development or classification.

For the GS-13 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized Experience at the GS-13 is defined as implementing and evaluating civilian personnel policies and programs; advising senior management with Human Resources (HR) issues HR laws and regulations (Title 5 and Title 10) and performance management.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.