HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS)

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS) GS-0201-7 potential GS-0201-11 is to serve as a Labor-Management Relations specialist performing advisory services for the Civilian Personnel Flight (CPF). Responsibilities -Will serve as a labor relations specialist providing assistance, advisement and consultation for a wide range of management and supervisory officials at the Installation level with varying missions. -Ensure Installation compliance at all levels in accordance with the AFMC/C214 Master Labor Agreement, Local Supplement Agreements and other local policies, memorandums of agreement and understanding executed under AFI 36-701. -Serve as the LMR focal point /subject matter expert for one or more LMR programs or functional areas and/or projects such as, but not limited to, arbitrations, administrative grievances, unfair labor practices, labor management forums, information requests, e-based sites, etc. -Compose a variety of documents specific and outside the LMR functional area to include articles for publication in newsletters, briefings, training courses, reports, policy letters, advisories, comments on new supplements/regulations/directives, and local responses to inquiries from Congress, higher headquarters, and other federal agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-07: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes basic working knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques to gather data identify significant factors and recommend a solution from several possible alternatives. Working Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of Labor Relations, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION for GS-07: The successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education or have superior academic achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION for GS-07: Equivalent combination of successfully completed qualifying education and experience that may be used to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position may be used to meet the requirements of this position. Education in excess of a completed 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-7 level. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official college transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes a working with a wide range of Human Resources and Labor law principles, practices legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex issues, problems and situations; and advise managers regarding appropriate techniques in response to a wide range of issues. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of Labor Relations, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION GS-09: The successful completion of a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GS-09: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post 1 full year of graduate level education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes a working with a wide range of Human Resources and Labor law principles, practices legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex issues, problems and situations; and advise managers regarding appropriate techniques in response to a wide range of issues. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION GS-11: The successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GS-11: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with a wide range of in-depth labor relations concepts, principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to provide a broad expertise in advising senior management and supervisors on a myriad of complex and frequently contentious issues; working knowledge of complex concepts, principles, practices, and case law regarding third party powers and procedures sufficient to research facts, legal precedents, and define legal and factual parameters/issues of cases; assist in the preparation, maintenance, and filing of necessary documents and files; and represent management before third parties in quasi-judicial boards and commissions. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of labor management relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses to draw conclusions on complex issues, problems and situations in order to advise managers on a wide range of issues. 2. Extensive knowledge of Federal Human Resource Management (HMR) functions, theories and techniques and the basic relationship of various HMR disciplines sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules, regulations, procedures on their obligations and entitlements. 3. Knowledge of legal research methods, information-gather techniques, and analytical capabilities 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 reached. 4. Knowledge and skill on conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which may arise due to delicate or highly contest case matters and determinations. 5. Proficiency in gathering facts and using effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information to produce legal and sound decisions and advisory services. Education PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking in offices, warehouses, shops, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct HR work. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. No special physical exertion is required Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heat and ventilation. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.