HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/LABOR REL)

Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations & Labor Relations) in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Employee Relations Division. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Major duties: As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations & Labor Relations), you will be responsible for the following duties: (If selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity) Provide guidance and support on management-employee relations, including discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management, recognition, and employee counseling. Advise managers on interpreting Agency policies and address a wide range of HR issues such as substance abuse, sexual harassment, work hours, working-condition changes, job stress, leave administration, and pay entitlements. Assist the Office of General Counsel in preparing and presenting cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and in arbitration proceedings. Research background information, prepare formal responses for disciplinary actions, and maintain complete, accurate case files to support proposed or final actions. Develop or support the development of management-employee relations programs, and create or revise Agency-wide policies, program guidance, and procedures. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.