Human Resources Specialist (Empl Rel/Labor Rel)

What you would do

• Advise managers on employee relations, discipline, grievances, and performance management.
• Advise managers on Agency policies and HR issues such as leave, pay, and work hours.
• Help the Office of General Counsel prepare cases for MSPB and arbitration.
• Research background information, prepare disciplinary responses, and keep complete case files.
• Help develop employee relations programs and Agency-wide policies and procedures.

Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-12?

With experience: You need experience that matches the grade you apply for, such as gathering facts and organizing case files at GS-9, or giving expert guidance on complex employee and labor relations matters at GS-12. Federal employees must also show 52 weeks at the grade below the one they want, such as GS-7 for GS-9.

With education: For GS-9, a master's degree or equivalent, or 2 full years of graduate study toward one, can replace experience. For GS-11, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 full years of graduate study toward one, can replace experience. Education cannot replace experience at GS-12. Education must come from an accredited college or university.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than two pages, saved as an accepted file type such as PDF or Word
• Resume must show hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties for each job
• Resume must list job title, pay plan, series and grade for federal jobs, and employer address
• Most recent SF-50 showing your current position, grade, and tenure, required for all DeCA employees
• Unofficial transcripts if you use education to qualify, with official transcripts required before any firm offer
• For foreign education, transcripts plus an equivalency letter with a course-by-course listing
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference, and SF 15 for 10-point preference
• Other proof of eligibility listed in the DLA supporting documentation guide

How you will be rated: HR first checks your documents to decide if you meet the minimum qualifications, and your questionnaire score is a preliminary measure of your employee relations and labor relations experience. Qualified applicants are then placed in Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified categories after the technical assessment. Missing or unclear documents, resumes over two pages, overstated experience, or personal details such as age or photos can result in an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

• Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.
• List hours worked per week for every job, since resumes without hours may be considered incomplete.
• If you use education to qualify, upload transcripts, because a photocopy of your diploma is not accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Overtime is occasional. No travel is required.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen or national, with proof required if selected
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service
• Identity and work eligibility checked through E-Verify
• Favorable suitability or fitness outcome from a background investigation, with fingerprints
• Must be able to obtain and keep security clearance eligibility
• May be subject to a probationary or trial period
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Complete an online onboarding process if selected

Job details

Salary

$64,475 – $121,551 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-9 to GS-12 · General Schedule

Location

Fort Lee, Virginia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Human Resources Management (0201)

Announcement

DECA-27-13100191-DE