Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Workforce Relations)
What you'd do
This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
Major duties
As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Workforce Relations), NQ-0201-03, you will: Serve as Branch Chief for Workforce Relations in the Civilian Personnel Division, providing leadership, policy interpretation, and operational oversight for workforce relations programs supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Plan, direct, and evaluate a comprehensive workforce relations portfolio, including demonstration project performance management, employee relations, leave, benefits/retirement, awards, drug-free workplace, overtime and premium pay, and work-life programs (telework/remote work). Act as principal subject matter expert for performance management; coordinate planning and performance activities for civilian personnel and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Develop and implement strategies, guidance, and procedures to enhance managerial engagement, ensure agency compliance, and provide authoritative guidance for management decision-making. Analyze human capital data, identify trends, and prepare reports and briefings to inform leadership decisions and support workforce planning. Leads and develops a geographically dispersed team of HR professionals responsible for delivering high-quality workforce relations services, Supervise a small, geographically dispersed staff, including planning and assigning work, setting priorities and deadlines, providing ongoing feedback, issuing performance ratings, taking performance-based corrective actions, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Represent the Program in interactions with agency leadership, legal counsel, and other stakeholders regarding workforce relations issues. Serve, in addition to DOE responsibilities, on a permanent non-reimbursable basis to the Department of the Navy to perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-02, or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Provides expert advisory services to management and employees on complex human resources matters, including benefits, demonstration project performance management, and employee relations; Analyzes and applies HR policies and regulatory guidance to resolve complex or sensitive issues that support sound management decisions; and Analyzes HR program data to identify trends and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and overall program effectiveness. Please ensure that your resume does not exceed two (2) pages in length. If you submit more than two pages, only the first two will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be shared with the hiring manager if you are referred. You can find the qualification standards for the announced position on the Office of Personnel Management website. Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule (GS) position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service at the, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Few exceptions are outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). NOTE: Current or former GS federal civilian employees, applying for a position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) must meet time-in-grade requirements. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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