The position is in the Workforce Relations Branch (WRB), Division of Human Resource Management (HRM), Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM), National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose of this position is to lead a staff in the NSF's Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Programs by providing technical authority guidance, advice and assistance to NSF management officials and employees.

Duties

As a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations),you will perform the following duties: Serve as the leader of a team to Workforce Relations Branch staff providing technical authority advisory services on employee relations and labor relations (ELR) including performance management and recognition program. Coach team members in problem solving methods and techniques; advises the team of NSF's strategic plan and mission and integrates into their work plans. Serve as a consultant to agency management and advise on integrating ELR program with other high profile and critical agency programs. Serve on interagency committees and working groups to formulate and implement new management practices that facilitate improved working relationship with union officials within and outside NSF. Provide authoritative interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern ELR and develop broad policies or other ELR guidance for the NSF. Maintain day-to-day contact on an informal or planned basis with operating officials, supervisors, and employees to acquaint them with basic personnel management concepts, principles, etc. Maintain continuing liaison with labor organization representatives and officials on problems or questions by the bargaining unit. Convene meetings with representatives, operating officials, or employees to find ELR solutions. Provide technical authority management advisory services to NSF operating officials on ELR issues that focus on conduct, discipline, and labor. Provide staff assistance and advice in developing a communications program designed to provide guidance to management and employees on effective two-way flow of information and consultation on work problems and personnel policy questions. Serve as a technical authority or management representative in cases with potential impact on the agency labor relations program. Negotiate applicable contracts and issues requiring Impact and Implementation bargaining. Participate in negotiations with employee organizations seeking recognition by NSF management and in third-part proceedings involving the NSF (e.g., Federal Impasse Services Panel [FSIP], Federal Labor Relations Authority [FLRA], and Office of Personnel Management [OPM]).

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service providing guidance, advice and assistance to management and employees in preventing and resolving a wide range of complex work-related problems related to employee and labor relations. Examples of specialized experience includes serving as a senior level consultant in labor and employee relations programs; leading a team of labor and employee relations staff members; and developing, administering, and evaluating policies and plans on adverse actions, discipline, grievances and appeals, performance management, incentive awards, leave regulations and administration, standards of conduct, counseling and referral services, and employee assistance issues. In addition, the work involves establishing and maintaining effective relationships - including the use of nontraditional collaborative approaches with labor organizations representing Federal employees, negotiating, and administering labor agreements. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]