Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent oversees the provision of expert technical advice and guidance to the DoD HR community. Program analysis and development, policy interpretation, and development of procedural guidance. Selectee will be detailed to the Workforce Governance & Integration Directorate within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Civilian Personnel Policy.
Major duties
As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist at the GS-0201-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a senior technical authority and advisor on all aspects of labor and employee relations, performance management, recognition, and suitability and fitness policies. Develops, evaluates, and improves Agency-wide policies and programs within the Workforce Relations portfolio; ensures the effective integration of labor and employee relations initiatives across the Department and recommends new approaches to address complex challenges. Directs and manages the Workforce Relations Unit within the Workforce Governance & Integration Directorate, exercising full technical and administrative supervision over the unit to achieve policy and program objectives and ensure timely, quality results. Represents the Agency in high-level meetings, committees, and working groups with senior officials, federal agencies, Congressional staff, and other external organizations, presenting and defending the Agency's position on key HR matter. Serves as the senior subject matter expert for for Workforce Relations when coordinating with other directorates to include External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Expert knowledge of advanced principles in labor relations, employee relations, performance management, awards, administrative grievance systems, and suitability & fitness to serve as a technical authority in developing, interpreting, and ensuring the legal compliance of Agency-wide policies. Mastery in managing workforce relations policy development and lifecycle management, integrating new policy solutions, ensuring widespread accountability, and facilitating strategic alignment with internal and external stakeholders impacting a large workforce (approximately 800,000 employees). Skill in providing expert guidance to Agency senior executives, management, and external stakeholders on highly complex, sensitive, and controversial workforce relations issues. Skill in applying supervisory principles to lead a team of HR experts, including planning and directing work, managing performance, fostering professional development, and resolving grievances and complaints. 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.
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