Employee Relations Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, where applicable.
• GS-7 experience qualification: at least one year of specialized experience at GS-5 or equivalent, or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-9 experience qualification: at least one year of specialized experience at GS-7 or equivalent, or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-11 experience qualification: at least one year of specialized experience at GS-9 or equivalent, or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience includes relevant employee relations principles and practices, research, analysis, problem-solving, and advisory services at the applicable grade level.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts; education must be from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-5 for GS-7, GS-7 for GS-9, or GS-9 for GS-11.
• Ability to analyze employee relations cases, identify applicable legal and regulatory provisions and precedents, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• For GS-9 and GS-11, knowledge of employee relations concepts, case law, legal and regulatory requirements, Federal HR functions, legal research, conflict resolution, and analytical and evaluative methods.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must support designated mobility exercises and other exercises as directed.

Responsibilities

• At GS-7, provide limited consultation, guidance, and assistance to managers and employees on basic and routine employee relations subjects.
• Provide consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues with clearly established procedures.
• Participate in special assignments and projects.
• Prepare written correspondence and other documentation.
• At GS-9 and GS-11, provide employee relations assistance to managers in assigned organizations with a wide range of occupations and work processes.
• Advise managers and supervisors on disciplinary and corrective techniques and the procedural and legal requirements for conduct correction and disciplinary or adverse actions.
• Manage assignments and projects.
• Administer designated employee relations programs or subject areas, such as performance management, workers' compensation, employee assistance, physically restricted employees, unemployment compensation, leave and absences, hours of work, or labor relations.
• Support 15 Wing, 647 ABG, and HQ PACAF mobility exercises and other exercises as determined by the supervisor or Commander.

Benefits

• Cost-of-living allowance (COLA), subject to change without notice.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and employment status.