Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations)

United States Fleet Forces Command•Kittery, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) in the USFF HR Services Branch (1102.6), Executive Support Office, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Provide labor relations and employee assistance to the shipyard. Represent management in arbitration matters by reviewing union requests for arbitrability, deciding whether to accept or reject them, selecting arbitrators, investigating grievances, and preparing witnesses for hearings. Serve as a negotiator or management representative or technical advisor during contract and mid-term negotiations, and provide management training on negotiated agreements. Research facts and legal precedents, define legal and factual parameters and case issues, review third-party decisions to stay current on labor relations matters, meet with unions to resolve problems, and coordinate FOIA and Privacy Act requests. The position requires a U.S. citizen who is suitable for federal employment, participates in direct deposit, and obtains and maintains the required interim and/or final security clearance. The position may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required; the employee must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level. Alternatively, applicants may qualify at the GS-11 level through a related doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. A transcript is required when qualifying through education.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band, including advising management on disciplinary or corrective techniques; probing and analyzing the root causes of employee misconduct or poor performance; comprehending laws, rules, regulations, precedents, and policies; and demonstrating fact-finding, analysis, negotiation, investigation, advocacy, communication, persuasion, and consultation skills.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods if required.
Applicants qualifying through education must submit a transcript.

Responsibilities

Represent management in arbitration matters, including reviewing union arbitration requests for arbitrability and deciding whether to accept or reject them.
Select arbitrators, investigate grievances, and prepare witnesses for hearings.
Serve as a negotiator or management representative or technical advisor in contract and mid-term negotiations.
Conduct post-negotiation agreement training for management.
Research facts and legal precedents and define the legal and factual parameters and issues of cases.
Provide labor relations and employee assistance to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Review third-party decisions to remain current on labor relations matters.
Meet with unions to resolve problems.
Coordinate FOIA and Privacy Act requests.

Benefits

Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

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