Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia.

Functions as a principle and senior advisor to all levels of management officials within the NCA!(e.g. the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs; Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs; Deputy Under Secretary for Cemetery Operations; Deputy Under Secretary for Memorials and Support; Deputy Under Secretary for Management; Executive Directors; SES; Service Chiefs; Cemetery Directors; and other management officials in NCA Central Office and in the field) in HR functional areas of and related to Employee Relations and Labor Relations!(ER/LR). Serves as a subject matter expert in ER/LR and may act as a liaison when and where necessary, with VA, NCA, and other Federal Office to implement related HR programs and practices for the NCA. Provides expert guidance, advice, and assistance on a wide range of Employee Relations/Labor Relations and related programs to all levels of management officials within the NCA. Resolves difficult and complex problems which could have a direct impact on the Department mission. Works closely with management officials to develop and explore employee/ labor relations alternatives to improve policies, techniques and procedures. Analyzes, evaluates, and develops major aspects of agency-wide ER/LR relations programs that require isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, and developing new concepts and methodologies; and resolving issues of sensitivity and potential controversy that may promote advances in principal human resources program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones. The work establishes precedents which may influence and persuade top management officials to change major human resources policies or procedures. The incumbent independently initiates and manages special projects, programs and studies for NCA senior staff as requested. The incumbent functions as a critical team member for the Division's development of studies, reports, and publications for presentation to senior managers within NCA and VA. These special projects and studies will relate to employee relations and labor relations. The Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR) responds independently and effectively to a wide variety of request for assistance, clarification, or information from managers and employees across NCA. Provides policy interpretation, proposes and recommends the definition or clarification of policy statements, and directs the implementation of programs and policies. Performs public outreach as needed. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Ad-Hoc Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)/PD141970 The full performance level of this position is GS - 13. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required If interested in applying for this position you ay preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13114818

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.