Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations)

This position serves as the Division Chief of the Labor Relations Division. The Division Chief is responsible for all labor relations matters with the USPTO's three unions, Patent Office Professional Association (POPA), National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) 243 and NTEU 245. The Division Chief provides confidential labor relations advice to senior management, directs the activities of labor relations staff, and collaborates with other Office of Human Resources staff. Major duties: The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. The individual selected for this position will... You thrive at developing goals and objectives that integrate labor relations related missions and functions into the Office of Human Resources. You are eager to research, interpret, analyze, and apply Federal statutes, OPM and USPTO guides, policies, regulations, labor-management bargaining unit directives and requirements. You enjoy providing sound advice and guidance to the human resources staff, managers and supervisors related to union negotiations and impacts. You have a strong desire to identify and resolve unique issues where no policy exists and can recommend innovative actions to address new needs or issues. You are committed to building collaborative relationships and can persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate, and accept changes as needed working towards continuous improvement. You are excited about managing and resolving conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative impact on organizational objectives.