Human Resources Specialist (Labor/Employee Relations)

Department of War Education Activity•Peachtree City, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Peachtree City, GA with the Department of War Education Activity's Management and Employee Relations Branch. Peachtree City is located in the southern Metro Atlanta area and is the largest city in Fayette County, Georgia. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Duties Perform work related to Employee Relations program, e.g., adverse actions, discipline, employee assistance, performance-based actions, performance management, awards, absence and leave, administrative grievances, and drug free workplace. Plan and implement employee relations programs. Interpret and adapt legislative history, regulations, policy determinations, and Federal and non-Federal sector case law and precedents. Participate in the development of management proposals and bargaining positions. Conduct independent, in-depth research into complex questions of program operations and produces reports and studies on performance. Counsel, advice, and assist on actions concerning employee-management communications, grievances and appeals, disciplinary actions, and performance-based actions for both management and employees. Serve as a representative or key witness in complex third-party proceedings before various third parties. Present managements position in a wide variety of labor and management-employee relations situations through written correspondence.

Requirements

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
One year probationary period may be required.
Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation.
You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
Two year trial period may be required.
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nice To Haves

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

Perform work related to Employee Relations program, e.g., adverse actions, discipline, employee assistance, performance-based actions, performance management, awards, absence and leave, administrative grievances, and drug free workplace.
Plan and implement employee relations programs.
Interpret and adapt legislative history, regulations, policy determinations, and Federal and non-Federal sector case law and precedents.
Participate in the development of management proposals and bargaining positions.
Conduct independent, in-depth research into complex questions of program operations and produces reports and studies on performance.
Counsel, advice, and assist on actions concerning employee-management communications, grievances and appeals, disciplinary actions, and performance-based actions for both management and employees.
Serve as a representative or key witness in complex third-party proceedings before various third parties.
Present managements position in a wide variety of labor and management-employee relations situations through written correspondence.