Human Resource Specialist ( Employee Relations & Labor Relations)

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital,Workforce Management Group (WMG). As a Human Resource Specialist ( Employee Relations & Labor Relations), GS-0201-13, is responsible for providing opinions on the full range of HR management issues, with a particular emphasis on labor and employee-management relations. Responsibilities Advising managers on complex employee relations matters by interpreting policies, procedures, laws, and regulations involving conduct, performance, grievances, appeals, and time and leave issues. Developing Agency-wide employee relations policies, guidance, and solutions for precedent-setting, controversial, or multi-faceted issues affecting employees and Human Resources programs. Administering conduct and performance management programs by conducting studies, analyzing trends, researching case law, developing case strategies, and reviewing adverse action documentation. Providing expert labor relations advice on grievances, negotiated agreements, union-management issues, and third-party proceedings, including representing the Agency in appeals and related matters. Managing labor agreement administration by evaluating labor relations trends, recommending policy changes, briefing leadership, providing union notice, and supporting negotiations on new or revised Agency policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1. Providing authoritative guidance to managers on complex, controversial, and precedent-setting employee relations matters, including conduct, performance, and adverse actions; 2. Managing employee relations issues and developing solutions to mitigate organizational risk; And 3. Developing management briefings on labor-management relations programs, policy changes, and emerging trends, using data analysis to assess potential impacts. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13042265 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.