Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Washington, DC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, in Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia. This is a time-limited appointment, of more than one year but not-to-exceed (NTE) 3 Years based on management approval. This is not a permanent appointment and does not allow for conversion to a permanent competitive service. As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations), at the full performance level, you will serve as the principal advisor to servicing area managers in identifying and addressing employee relations issues such as employee misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, performance and medical issues, leave administration, procedural questions, and legal-regulatory issues related to personnel. You will recommend appropriate action, including alternative methods, by which employees are counseled, reprimanded, suspended, demoted or removed for conduct or performance problems, serving as a technical representative in third party appeals, as appropriate. You will analyze reports of investigation, and develop factual information from affidavits, exhibits, and other documentary evidence; develop supportable conclusions and effectively communicate findings orally and in writing, using a variety of methods. You will modify, adapt or refine established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues. You will conduct extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends, patterns, or aggravating/mitigating circumstances of a precedent-setting nature. The first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 100, may be considered, upon management's request. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered. One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
You must successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Providing senior level technical advice and guidance to managers regarding a full range of conduct and performance matters, which are often sensitive and controversial in nature
Modifying, adapting or refining established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues
Proposing new policies or practices in the employee relations arena
Conducting extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends and patterns.

Nice To Haves

A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Serve as principle advisor to servicing area managers in identifying and addressing employee relations issues such as employee misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, performance and medical issues, leave administration, procedural questions, and legal-regulatory issues related to personnel
Recommend appropriate action (including alternative methods), by which employees are counseled, reprimanded, suspended, demoted or removed for conduct or performance problems, serving as a technical representative in third party appeals, as appropriate
Analyze reports of investigation, and develop factual information from affidavits, exhibits, and other documentary evidence
Develop supportable conclusions and effectively communicate findings orally and in writing, using a variety of methods
Modify, adapt or refine established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues
Conduct extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends, patterns, or aggravating/mitigating circumstances of a precedent-setting nature