Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations)

Summary

This position serves as the Division Chief of the Labor Relations Division. The Division Chief is responsible for all labor relations matters with the USPTO's three unions, Patent Office Professional Association (POPA), National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) 243 and NTEU 245. The Division Chief provides confidential labor relations advice to senior management, directs the activities of labor relations staff, and collaborates with other Office of Human Resources staff.

Duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. The individual selected for this position will... You thrive at developing goals and objectives that integrate labor relations related missions and functions into the Office of Human Resources. You are eager to research, interpret, analyze, and apply Federal statutes, OPM and USPTO guides, policies, regulations, labor-management bargaining unit directives and requirements. You enjoy providing sound advice and guidance to the human resources staff, managers and supervisors related to union negotiations and impacts. You have a strong desire to identify and resolve unique issues where no policy exists and can recommend innovative actions to address new needs or issues. You are committed to building collaborative relationships and can persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate, and accept changes as needed working towards continuous improvement. You are excited about managing and resolving conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative impact on organizational objectives.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at General Schedule Qualification Standards. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience overseeing negotiated grievance procedures; Experience advising and supporting management on agency grievance procedures (covering bargaining unit employees); Experience advising on union matters (such as bargaining union agreements); and Experience overseeing/supervising a team of professionals in a labor relations work environment. Candidates should also possess proficiency or the potential to develop proficiency in the following competencies prior to entry into a supervisory position. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Interpersonal Skills -Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, inc 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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.