Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Summary

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. **

Duties

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.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing 2 out of 4 of the following duties: Providing senior level technical advice and guidance to managers regarding a full range of conduct and performance matters, which are often sensitive and controversial in nature; Modifying, adapting or refining established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relations issues; Proposing new policies or practices in the employee relations arena; Conducting extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends and patterns. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.