Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, in Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia. These are not bargaining unit positions. ** Due to high volume of applicants, the first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. **

To meet agency needs, this position will be filled under a time-limited appointment, of more than one year but not-to-exceed (NTE) 3 Years based on management approval which will be determined by their review of workload requirements and available funding. This is not a permanent appointment and does not allow for conversion to a permanent competitive service. As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations), at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Serve as principle advisor to servicing area managers in identifying and addressing employee relations issues such as employee misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, performance and medical issues, leave administration, procedural questions, and legal-regulatory issues related to personnel; Recommend appropriate action (including alternative methods), by which employees are counseled, reprimanded, suspended, demoted or removed for conduct or performance problems, serving as a technical representative in third party appeals, as appropriate; Analyze reports of investigation, and develop factual information from affidavits, exhibits, and other documentary evidence; develop supportable conclusions and effectively communicate findings orally and in writing, using a variety of methods; Modify, adapt or refine established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues; Conduct extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends, patterns, or aggravating/mitigating circumstances of a precedent-setting nature. **The first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 100, may be considered, upon management's request. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered. ** Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.