Human Resources Specialist (Labor And Employee Relations)

Naval Air Systems Command•Orlando Naval Warfare Center, FL

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations) serves in the Labor & Employee Relations Branch of NAWCTSD Orlando. The position provides management consulting, advice, and authoritative policy interpretations on labor and employee relations issues. It involves program administration, research, and case management related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution. The specialist advises all levels of management on how OPM, DoW, and Navy regulations affect organizations and work processes, and develops and leads training for employees and supervisors on employee relations topics, including performance management, discipline, alternative dispute resolution, and grievance processing.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for STRL jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-band requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance before entering on duty.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DA-03 pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience. Qualifying experience includes some or all of the following: advising management on employee relations matters; researching complex cases and recommending defensible actions; preparing or reviewing employee relations documents; advising on or representing management in grievance, arbitration, mediation, MSPB, or other third-party proceedings; applying federal labor-management relations laws, regulations, agreements, and case law; participating in collective bargaining; and delivering related training.
In lieu of specialized experience, may qualify with a Ph.D. or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

Provide management consulting services and authoritative policy interpretations on labor and employee relations issues.
Administer programs, conduct research, and manage cases involving conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution.
Advise all levels of management on the effects of OPM, DoW, and Navy regulations on organizations and work processes.
Develop and lead training for employees and supervisors on performance management systems, discipline, alternative dispute resolution, and grievance processing.