Human Resource Specialist (Employee Relations|Labor Relations GS 13) Apply
Location
VA Central Office (VACO)
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
Contact: Email:
Ransford.jarrett-coker@va.gov
Keisha.morris@va.gov
Description:
The HR Specialist (ER/LR) is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office (VACO) Human Resources Service Center (HRSC), which focuses on the establishment and transition of human capital services for VACO. The primary purpose of the position is to provide support on various employee relations programs.
Open to current, permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and CTAP eligible applicants only. This vacancy may be filled at any of the following locations: Albany, NY; Arlington, TX; Austin, TX; Eatontown, NJ; Hines, IL; Martinsburg, WV; Oakland, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Quantico, VA; Salt Lake City, UT; Shepherdstown, WV; Washington, DC; or Location TBD- Selected candidate must secure space at a VA or other government facility to receive an official offer.
Duties:
Major Duties Include:
- Functioning as a principal and senior advisor to all levels of management officials within the VACO Staff Offices for all Employee Relations matters and serving as an expert consultant on issues related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution.
- Conducting research of complex legal or regulatory issues raised by Staff Office managers, supervisors, and employees and provides interpretation and guidance on issues of fact and law.
- Reviewing complaint and/or grievance actions and performing fact finding as necessary to advise management.
- Analyzing, evaluating, and developing major aspects of agency-wide ER/LR programs.
- Functioning as a principal and senior advisor to all levels of management officials within the VACO Staff Offices for all Labor Relations matters and serves as an expert advisor to management regarding the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with relevant labor organizations.
- Providing advice to management on questions raised by unions in complying with terms of contracts, requirements of the statute, means of settling disputes, etc. and investigates disputes, unfair labor charges, and formal/informal complaints.
- Analyzing negotiated agreements and conducting special studies to develop improvements in management's positions and/or to respond to union's demands.
Additional information
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible: May be available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position is authorized 50% telework and selectee will be expected to report to the nearest VA/government facility the remaining 50%.
Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)/PD41349A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Requirements:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
