Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations )
Summary Serves as an agency expert and strategic partner providing technical advice and guidance, and making informed recommendations on critical agency employee relations issues and processes for a workforce of approximately 50,000 employees.
Develop employee relations policies and procedures to address employee relations issues and changes in case law, regulations, orders, etc.
Responsibilities Provides advice on a range of federal employee conduct and performance issues, including guidance on last-chance agreements, settlement agreements, and grievance resolutions in the interest of the agency and the employee.
Writes adverse actions and disciplinary actions for high-level managers, sometimes in partnership with General Counsel.
Determines education needs of FAA managers and employee relations specialists and develops and facilitates training programs for addressing those needs.
Meets with managers throughout FAA to determine if their employee relations needs are being met.
Identify areas for improvement and put into place program refinements to improve the effectiveness of programs.
Administers the FAA's progressive discipline program to include coaching and counseling for managers on misconduct issues and explains the regulations and requirements concerning disciplinary and adverse actions as well as the ramifications of taking action.
Provides leadership in the effective implementation of collaborative internal networks within FAA including, but not limited to, AGC, Aviation Medicine, other Human Resource divisions, and Civil Rights.
Maintains strong working relationships with external parties to keep abreast of emerging federal practices, decisions, trends, laws, and regulations in the employee relations disciplines.
Works with the Department of Transportation, Employee Assistance Program, and the Medical Division to address issues that arise related to security- and safety-sensitive testing designated positions, including off-duty substance misconduct as well as positive drug/alcohol tests on duty.
Provides leave administration guidance to the lines of business and staff offices including Family Medical Leave, AWOL, USERRA, advance sick leave, court leave, etc.
Serves as a member of the COOP Team (continuing operations in an emergency) providing guidance on employee relations and leave issues.
Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level.
This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience -Employee relations experience with significant consulting experience on ER issues.
-Extensive knowledge of federal regulations and employment laws.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history.
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.
You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.
Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process.
Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
www.
faa.
gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements The U.
S.
Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.
As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.
If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
1.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
:
https:
//www.
faa.
gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
2.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.
Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each.
Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.
Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on your work history and experience you provided.
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
3.
This is a temporary assignment NTE 6 months however; it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management's discretion.
The position may become permanent without further competition.
4.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
5.
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information:
Locality Pay , COLA Recommended Skills Administration Aviation Consulting Employee Assistance Programs Finance Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Develop employee relations policies and procedures to address employee relations issues and changes in case law, regulations, orders, etc.
Responsibilities Provides advice on a range of federal employee conduct and performance issues, including guidance on last-chance agreements, settlement agreements, and grievance resolutions in the interest of the agency and the employee.
Writes adverse actions and disciplinary actions for high-level managers, sometimes in partnership with General Counsel.
Determines education needs of FAA managers and employee relations specialists and develops and facilitates training programs for addressing those needs.
Meets with managers throughout FAA to determine if their employee relations needs are being met.
Identify areas for improvement and put into place program refinements to improve the effectiveness of programs.
Administers the FAA's progressive discipline program to include coaching and counseling for managers on misconduct issues and explains the regulations and requirements concerning disciplinary and adverse actions as well as the ramifications of taking action.
Provides leadership in the effective implementation of collaborative internal networks within FAA including, but not limited to, AGC, Aviation Medicine, other Human Resource divisions, and Civil Rights.
Maintains strong working relationships with external parties to keep abreast of emerging federal practices, decisions, trends, laws, and regulations in the employee relations disciplines.
Works with the Department of Transportation, Employee Assistance Program, and the Medical Division to address issues that arise related to security- and safety-sensitive testing designated positions, including off-duty substance misconduct as well as positive drug/alcohol tests on duty.
Provides leave administration guidance to the lines of business and staff offices including Family Medical Leave, AWOL, USERRA, advance sick leave, court leave, etc.
Serves as a member of the COOP Team (continuing operations in an emergency) providing guidance on employee relations and leave issues.
Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level.
This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience -Employee relations experience with significant consulting experience on ER issues.
-Extensive knowledge of federal regulations and employment laws.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history.
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.
You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.
Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process.
Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
www.
faa.
gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements The U.
S.
Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.
As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.
If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
1.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.
Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
:
https:
//www.
faa.
gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
2.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.
Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each.
Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.
Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on your work history and experience you provided.
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
3.
This is a temporary assignment NTE 6 months however; it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management's discretion.
The position may become permanent without further competition.
4.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
5.
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information:
Locality Pay , COLA Recommended Skills Administration Aviation Consulting Employee Assistance Programs Finance Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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