Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)

Department of Energy Headquarters • Golden, CO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Energy’s Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of Workforce Administration and Management. The Human Resources Specialist provides technical advice, guidance, and interpretation of laws, regulations, and broader human capital functions related to Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) and Reasonable Accommodation programs. The office addresses labor and employee relations matters affecting the workforce.

The specialist advises managers on complex employee conduct, attendance, performance management, and corrective or disciplinary actions. The role includes helping supervisors assemble supporting documentation and draft legally sound decisions; researching federal regulations, civil service laws, agency policies, collective bargaining agreements, and case law; advising on reasonable accommodation requests; and receiving, investigating, and helping resolve formal grievances and other labor-relations matters.

The position is not remote. The selectee is expected to report to the listed duty station, with situational telework potentially authorized. Occasional business travel is required. A one-year probationary period may apply, and a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination may be required.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal service.
• Demonstrate at least three of four specified experience areas: advising management on complex employee-relations issues; interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements; managing the reasonable accommodations process under the Rehabilitation Act and ADA; or communicating sensitive, complex HR information orally and in writing, including senior-leadership briefings and legally defensible correspondence.
• Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Complete the online assessment and meet or exceed its cut score to be considered.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• A resume must be no more than two pages for eligibility and qualification review.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and consultation to managers on complex employee conduct, attendance, performance management, and corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Guide supervisors in gathering supporting documentation for HR administrative actions and assist with drafting legally sound decisions to minimize organizational liability.
• Research and analyze federal regulations, civil service laws, agency policies, collective bargaining agreements, and third-party case law concerning employee and labor relations and reasonable accommodation.
• Guide employees and managers on compliance with EEOC Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rehabilitation Act requirements when evaluating reasonable accommodation requests.
• Receive, investigate, and help resolve formal administrative and negotiated grievances.
• Handle other labor-relations activities, including unfair labor practices, FLRA petitions, and requests for information.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and funding availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed