Employee & Labor Relations and Performance Program Manager

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Management CFO - DAS Human Resources and CHCO. As an Employee & Labor Relations and Performance Program Manager, you will you will serve as a senior policy authority responsible for Treasury-wide development, interpretation, implementation, oversight, and governance of Employee Relations (ER), Labor Relations (LR), and Performance Management policy and the Department's programs.

Duties

As a/an Employee & Labor Relations and Performance Program Manager, you will: Develop, draft, and revise Treasury Directives, policy manuals, and enterprise guidance. Lead Treasury-wide policy workgroups and develop implementation guidance in response to legislative or regulatory changes. Establish enterprise standards, accountability metrics, and governance frameworks. Conduct policy compliance reviews and program assessments across bureaus. Analyze enterprise data trends involving discipline, performance actions, grievances, and arbitration outcomes. Advise DASHR leadership, and senior Treasury officials on high-impact policy matters. Develop Treasury-wide labor relations policy positions. Develop Treasury-wide performance management policy enhancements. Requirements

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. When Treasury, Departmental Offices completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience for the GS-14: You must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing senior-level human resources policy, employee relations (ER), labor relations (LR), and performance management functions. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: Drafting and developing employee relations and performance management policies and/or guidance at the bureau or Department level, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and organizational priorities for senior leadership review and implementation.; AND Advising management on employee performance and conduct issues, providing guidance based on applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and relevant case law to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective resolution of employee relations matters.; AND Analyzing employee and labor relations data (e.g., disciplinary actions, performance issues, grievances, and arbitration outcomes) to identify systemic risks.; AND Engaging in policy work groups to analyze issues, coordinate stakeholder input, and support policy development efforts. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

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., resumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Qualifications Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Your application may be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the definition of well-qualified below to receive priority selection. To be considered well qualified at the GS14 grade level the applicant must have documented in his/her resume: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, applicants should demonstrate experience performing senior-level human resources policy, employee relations (ER), labor relations (LR), and performance management functions at the agency level. Such experience includes drafting and developing employee relations and performance management policies and/or guidance aligned with federal statutes, regulations, and organizational priorities for senior leadership review and implementation, including application of relevant case law such as MSPB and FLRA decisions; advising managers and supervisors on complex employee performance, conduct, and attendance issues using applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and legal precedent to ensure consistent and compliant resolution; advising and supporting management in collective bargaining activities, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, recommending negotiation strategies, and assisting in the preparation and resolution of grievances, mediations, and arbitration cases; and engaging in policy work groups to analyze issues, coordinate stakeholder input, and support the development and implementation of HR policies and guidance at the agency level. Other Information

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 on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We offer opportunities for telework (ad-hoc only). We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.