HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) Jobs

Duties: GS-7:In training capacity, provides limited consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and employees on basic and routine employee relations subjects. Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues having clearly established procedures. Participates in special assignments and projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Duties: GS 9-11:Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations characterized by a wide range of occupations where work processes are mental, judgmental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature. Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues. Advises managers and supervisors regarding appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques and the procedural and legal requirements for correcting conduct and administering disciplinary and adverse actions. Manages assignments and/or projects. Administers one or more designated employee relations programs or subject areas such as the Performance Management Program, the Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP) Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the Physically Restricted Program, Unemployment Compensation, Leave and Absences, Hours of Work, Labor Relations, etc. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Conditions of employment: Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govMust be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Required to support 15 Wing, 647 ABG, and HQ PACAF mobility exercises and other exercises as determined by the supervisor and/or Commander.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0201 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-7: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-9: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, well precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope. Knowledge of a wide range of evaluative techniques, standardized research techniques, and analytical and problem-solving methods in resolving common issues or problems. Knowledge of the analytical techniques involved in moderately complex, non-controversial, well-precedented, factual, procedural or recurring situations/problems/cases and making clear explanations of the facts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of employee relations case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw defensible conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance issues. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of performance appraisal and awards programs within a complex and/or large multi-mission organization sufficient to provide advisory services regarding performance issues, administer, and evaluate a comprehensive appraisal program, and ensure all regulatory requirements are met. Knowledge of a wide range of employee relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to advise on disciplinary and other corrective techniques that are responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems; explain rules and procedures which ensure employees understand their rights and obligations; and conduct in-depth analyses to determine underlying causes of conduct or performance problems. OR EDUCATION GS-7: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or Superior Academic Achievement.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. EDUCATION GS-9: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts. EDUCATION GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Program Management, or related field of study.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: GS-7Knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve routine, non-controversial, well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope. Ability to analyze specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations