Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)

National Cemetery Administration•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia. The incumbent serves as Chief of the Employee/Labor Relations Division and as the NCA’s labor and employee relations expert and advisor to management at all levels nationwide. The position promotes labor and employee relations program objectives throughout NCA and assists management in implementing higher headquarters’ direction. It provides authoritative interpretations and instructions on applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent plans, implements, coordinates, and reviews major Division program activities to ensure alignment with OPM, VA, and NCA objectives and regulations. HR Specialists carry out day-to-day work under the incumbent’s review or approval, or that of the Service Director. The incumbent develops guidance, monitors and evaluates program execution, analyzes issues, develops solutions to complex or unusual problems, and provides on-site assistance as needed. The role may serve as a team leader or member on assistance visits or investigative panels. The labor relations program covers more than 50 bargaining units nationwide represented by seven labor unions. The position is full-time and requires work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A compressed or flexible schedule is unavailable. Ad hoc telework is available, but the position is not virtual or remote. Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment. The full performance level is GS-14.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; for GS-14, current or former qualifying Federal employees must have 52 weeks at GS-13.
Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13, such as serving as an expert or advisor on staffing policies and applicable federal and VA authorities; providing administrative guidance and technical direction for federal recruitment and placement; ensuring HR section assignments comply with federal and VA laws and regulations; performing leadership functions; and communicating assignments, projects, issues, milestones, and deadlines.
Must meet the qualifications and time-in-grade requirements within 45 days of the announcement closing date, 11/06/2026.
Current Federal employees subject to time-in-grade must submit an SF-50 demonstrating eligibility; an additional non-award SF-50 may be needed if the most recent one does not establish one year at the required grade.
Must undergo a background/security investigation; designated or random drug testing may be required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period and complete an online onboarding process.
Must work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; compressed or flexible scheduling is unavailable.
Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as Chief of the Employee/Labor Relations Division and as NCA’s labor and employee relations expert and advisor to management nationwide.
Promote labor and employee relations program objectives throughout NCA and assist management in implementing higher headquarters’ direction.
Provide authoritative interpretations and instructions on laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to employee and labor relations.
Plan, implement, coordinate, and review major Division program activities for compliance with OPM, VA, and NCA objectives and regulations.
Review or approve the day-to-day work of Division HR Specialists, or ensure it is reviewed or approved by the Service Director.
Develop guidance and monitor, evaluate, and analyze program execution within the Division.
Identify problems and problem areas, develop solutions to complex or unusual issues, and provide on-site assistance as needed.
Serve as a team leader or member on assistance visits or investigative panels.