Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) serves as a senior adviser to servicing area managers on employee relations matters at the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining-unit position at the full performance level, with a GS-13 qualification level. It is a full-time, permanent Career or Career-Conditional appointment and may require a one-year probationary period. The position addresses complex employee relations issues, including misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, medical and leave matters, procedural questions, and personnel-related legal and regulatory issues. The specialist evaluates investigations and supporting evidence, recommends appropriate actions, and communicates findings. The job announcement is also intended to create an inventory of qualified applicants; the first 100 applicants receive first consideration, and additional applicants may be considered at management’s request.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service.
For GS-13 qualification, have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent performing at least two of these duties: providing senior-level technical advice and guidance to managers on a range of sensitive or controversial conduct and performance matters; modifying, adapting, or refining guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues; proposing new employee relations policies or practices; or conducting extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends and patterns.
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date; qualification claims are subject to verification.
Submit a resume no longer than two pages.
If currently or within the last five years a political appointee in a covered Executive Branch position, disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Responsibilities

Advise servicing area managers on employee relations issues, including misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, performance and medical issues, leave administration, procedural questions, and personnel-related legal and regulatory matters.
Recommend appropriate actions and alternatives for addressing conduct or performance problems, including counseling, reprimand, suspension, demotion, or removal.
Serve as a technical representative in third-party appeals, as appropriate.
Analyze investigative reports and develop factual information from affidavits, exhibits, and other documentary evidence.
Develop supportable conclusions and communicate findings effectively, orally and in writing, using a variety of methods.
Modify, adapt, or refine established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues.
Research employee relations cases extensively to identify trends, patterns, and aggravating or mitigating circumstances of a precedent-setting nature.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
A student loan repayment incentive may be available, subject to a service agreement
Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible employees