Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

United States Fleet Forces Command • Kittery, ME

16h • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist in the Labor/Employee Relations/Employee Benefits Division, Fleet Forces Command-HRO, Fleet HRO Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. You will direct Human Resources functions, including Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Injury Compensation, ensuring civilian HR programs support serviced commands’ mission requirements in accordance with policy and regulation. You will advise executive leadership, managers, and staff on technically sound and innovative Labor and Employee Relations solutions. You will also serve as management’s Chief Negotiator and advisor during comprehensive and mid-term contract negotiations and conduct post-negotiation agreement work.

This position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, or equivalent experience in the public or private sector. The role is subject to an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required; the employee must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. Education is not a qualification requirement. A career with the U.S. government provides access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

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 GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service, or equivalent public- or private-sector experience.
• Experience performing complex advisory services in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and a variety of Workforce Programs.
• Experience applying broad labor relations concepts, principles, and practices, including collaborative labor relations approaches, labor-management partnerships, alternative dispute resolution, and facilitation.
• Experience serving as a management team member and providing advice on organization-wide strategic plans and complex organizational issues affecting Division services.
• Experience presenting and negotiating complex Labor/Employee Relations issues to a wide range of audiences, tactfully and persuasively communicating controversial changes.
• Experience with U.S. Fleet Forces Command, its Departments and Branches, and Federal sector labor-management practices to engage effectively with employees, management, labor organizations, and representatives.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Direct Human Resources functions, including Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Injury Compensation.
• Ensure civilian Human Resources programs support serviced commands’ mission requirements in accordance with policy and regulation.
• Provide advisory support to executive leadership, management, and staff on Labor and Employee Relations solutions.
• Serve as management’s Chief Negotiator and advisor for comprehensive and mid-term contract negotiations.
• Conduct post-negotiation agreement work for management.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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