Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations)

Summary

As a Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations) you will serve as the agency's senior advisor responsible for leading and overseeing the agency-wide employee relations (ER) program within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. If selected, you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, implementing, and administering policies and programs for the complete spectrum of OPM employee relations programs.

Duties

Leads and oversees the agency-wide Employee Relations (ER) program, establishing strategy, internal controls, and program priorities. Directly leads and supervises the ER division, setting performance expectations, delivering ongoing coaching and constructive feedback, mentoring and developing staff, managing performance and conduct, resolving intra-team conflict, and building technical capability across the team. Serves as the principal advisor to senior leadership on highly complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters. Provides technical oversight and review of complex performance, disciplinary, and adverse actions. Directs or manages high-risk, high-visibility, or precedent-setting misconduct and performance cases. Ensures ER programs and practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, case law, and agency policy. Provides expert guidance, policy interpretation, and training to managers and stakeholders on employee relations matters. Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Qualifications

For the GS 14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates expert-level proficiency in all of the following: Serving as the senior technical authority for an agency-wide Employee Relations program, establishing program strategy, priorities, internal controls, and quality standards. Directly leading, supervising, and developing a division of Employee Relations professionals, including setting performance expectations, delivering ongoing coaching and constructive feedback, mentoring and developing staff, managing performance and conduct, resolving intra-team conflict, and building bench strength and technical capability across the team. Advising senior leadership as the principal subject matter expert on highly complex, high-risk employee relations matters involving performance management, conduct, disciplinary and adverse actions, and workplace investigations. Personally directing high-risk, high-visibility, or precedent-setting cases requiring legal sufficiency, sound judgment, and enterprise-level strategic risk analysis. Authoritatively interpreting and applying Federal laws, regulations, case law, and agency policy to resolve the most complex employee relations issues and ensure full compliance. Designing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide employee relations policies, programs, or internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. Preferred (not required): Experience providing oversight of Reasonable and Religious Accommodations and Anti-Harassment programs, ensuring timely, consistent, and compliant processing in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act, EEOC guidance, and applicable federal regulations. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Developing Others Interpersonal Skills Strategic Thinking Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. Other Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. Incentive payments may be considered. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.