Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Federal Railroad Administration • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in Washington, DC. You will be responsible for supervising a team of human resources specialists and planning, development, implementation, and administration of programs related to labor management, employee relations, labor relations, awards and suitability. As the Human Resources Specialist (Employee Labor Relations), you will serve as the senior expert on Employee and Labor Relations for the FRA. You will plan, develop, and implement streamlined and comprehensive programs related to employee relations, labor relations, suitability, reasonable accommodations, leave programs, including FMLA, awards and employee performance management. You will develop strategic and tactical program objectives and policy guidance relating to employee relations, discipline, performance management and awards, employment conditions, grievance and appeal procedures, and allowances, and entitlement with the goal of creating a positive employment environment for supervisors and employees to excel. You will apply a broad knowledge and understanding of the mission and programs of the various FRA components in identifying problems and evaluating possible solutions. You will represent the FRA Administrator and FRA managers and supervisors in investigating grievances; conducting negotiations and meetings of the parties involved; and in the preparation of responses to specific issues. This position is perfect for a senior level human resources specialist who is looking for an opportunity to lead a team of HR Specialists and provide technical program expertise and management advisory services for a broad range of human resources employee services programs for all FRA employees. Additionally, successful candidates will have experience preparing written deliverables such as human resources policies or operating procedures, communication, and have excellent communication skills to counsel employees and managers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Experience serving as a primary representative or chief negotiator in collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations; resolving multi-issue grievances, unfair labor practices (ULPs), or arbitrations.
• Experience providing strategic, legally binding advisory services to senior leadership on performance-based and misconduct-related adverse actions.
• Experience overseeing or executing the review and adjudication of Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests to ensure statutory compliance.
• Experience supervising, leading, or directing a team/staff of human resources professionals performing Employee and Labor Relations functions.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution; and negotiating and administering labor agreements.
• Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Nice To Haves

• The Ideal Candidate is a Senior Human Resources Specialist who is an agency expert with experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and at least one of the following areas: Performance Management, leave administration, Personnel Security.
• 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

• Serve as the senior expert on Employee and Labor Relations for the FRA.
• Plan, develop, and implement streamlined and comprehensive programs related to employee relations, labor relations, suitability, reasonable accommodations, leave programs, including FMLA, awards and employee performance management.
• Develop strategic and tactical program objectives and policy guidance relating to employee relations, discipline, performance management and awards, employment conditions, grievance and appeal procedures, and allowances, and entitlement with the goal of creating a positive employment environment for supervisors and employees to excel.
• Apply a broad knowledge and understanding of the mission and programs of the various FRA components in identifying problems and evaluating possible solutions.
• Represent the FRA Administrator and FRA managers and supervisors in investigating grievances; conducting negotiations and meetings of the parties involved; and in the preparation of responses to specific issues.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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