Job Summary

Serves as Chief of the Labor and Employee Relations (LER) Division and directs a staff of human resources (HR) specialists. The Division's mission is to manage and direct the labor and employee relations functions. Activities serviced include the Headquarters (HQ), field operating activities (FOA), Area Offices and commissary stores located throughout the continental United States and overseas.

Job Description

In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualifications Standard for General Schedule (GS) Positions under the General Coverage for Administrative and Management Positions located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ For the GS-13 Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of Specialized experience: Performs and leads elements of the employee and labor relations program within the agency's overall employee and labor relations organization. Drafts responses to grievances, unfair labor practice charges, contract interpretations or contract bargaining proposals on behalf of management. Participates in arbitrations and in situations involving proceedings before other third-parties. Provides technical advisement, information, and assistance to management officials on sensitive, serious, and controversial issues regarding employees in a wide variety of occupations with substantial differences in working conditions, entitlement, and occupational practices and policies. Researches regulatory program guidance, United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and DoD Directives in order to apply advanced HR principles, concepts, and practices. Presenting briefings and/or training sessions to management pertaining to employee/labor relations topics (e.g. performance appraisals, disciplinary actions). For the GS-14 Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of Specialized experience: Independently performs and leads employee and labor relations program administration for an organization. Writes and presents responses to grievances, unfair labor practice charges, contract interpretations or contract bargaining proposals on behalf of management. Represents management at arbitrations and in situations involving proceedings before other third-parties. Provides technical advisement, information, and assistance to management and senior leadership officials on sensitive, serious, and controversial issues regarding employees in a wide variety of occupations with substantial differences in working conditions, entitlement, and occupational practices and policies. Researches and interpreting legal and regulatory program guidance to include case law, United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and DoD Directives in order to apply advanced HR principles, concepts, and practices. Presents strategic briefings and/or training sessions to management pertaining to employee/labor relations topics (e.g. performance appraisals, disciplinary actions). You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Communication Labor Relations/Employee Relations Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Minimum Qualifications GS-14 Supervision Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No