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THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (LABOR REL/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS), Position Description Number T5415000and is part of JFHQ HRO, Nebraska Army National Guard.
06/26/2024 to 09/27/2024
$72,553 - $94,317 per year
Announcement is Open till Filled; First review will be 16 July 2024 with a review every 7 days thereafter.
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
NE-12457059-TR-24-016
797294700
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO CURRENT ON-BOARD TITLE 5 AND TITLE 32 EMPLOYEES OF THE NEBRASKA NATIONAL GUARD ONLY.
As a HR SPEC (LABOR REL/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS), GS-0201-11, duties include:
1. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the HR Office services in the area of labor and employee relations. Provides management advisory services concerning labor and management relations issues arising from decisions involving Human Resources issues. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of employee-employer relationships, which contribute to productivity, motivation, morale and discipline. Advises management and employees on rights and obligations and methods of dealing with problem situations in relation to established regulations, policies, poor communications, attendance, leave usage, interpersonal relationships, grievances, performance deficiencies, appeal issues, and negotiated agreements and collective bargaining agreements. Assists managers and supervisors in informally resolving disputes with union officials concerning the interpretation and/or application of the agreement. Provides advice on how to resolve the issues and how to avoid future occurrences.
2. Responsible for labor contract negotiations and administration. These may include multiple contracts and multiple bargaining units. Consults with all levels of management to include The Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, Air Commander, Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commanders, and Army National Guard (ARNG) directorate technicians, to develop state policies on and positions for negotiation to include researching impact of potential union proposals. May serve as chief negotiator. Serves as a participating member, or an advisor to the management negotiating team(s) providing advice on developing management proposals, negotiating strategies, and when the union's proposals may be non-negotiable under federal law and regulations. Establishes the state's position in impasse situations including the preparation of documentary material for review by a third party. Meets with union representatives during the life of the contract to negotiate impact of new programs and policies, reductions-in-force, etc. May assist the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) in arranging for and conducting union certification elections. Trains supervisors in the provisions of negotiated agreements and other aspects of labor management relations. Develops and represents the state's position in administrative proceedings such as unfair labor practices, grievance proceedings, impasses and arbitrations. Conducts investigations and consults with National Guard Bureau (NGB) Labor Management Division to keep them informed of the issues involved. Prepares briefs, position papers, etc., and assists witnesses in preparing testimony. May accumulate and record actual use of official time by management and union personnel.
3. Serves as point of contact to union representatives, NGB, and management on labor relations' problems. Maintains contact with operating officials to keep them apprised of labor relations policies and procedures and to ensure that the supervisors' need for formal training is identified and information is provided to the Adjutant General on any requirement for program guidance. Obtains from other sources, Alternate Dispute Resolution services and advice or other non-adversarial problem solving approaches such as advocacy, mediation, interest-based bargaining, etc., for a variety of personnel problems encountered by management and employees. Resolutions offered may be non-binding but are to be in the best interest of the National Guard. Advises the organization on issues that are sensitive, serious, or controversial. These issues include ethics, discrimination or fraud, which require special treatment due to the potential embarrassment to the activity, impact on employee morale, or subsequent impact on the group(s) involved. Provides advice and assistance to management on preparing disciplinary and adverse actions. Reviews draft adverse actions to ensure compliance with existing law, rule or regulation. Prepares necessary correspondence and documentation for appeal processes. May prepare and present management's position at adverse action appeal hearings. Serves as committee and/or hearing technical advisor/representative at hearings before such agencies as Federal Services Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Courts and the National Guard Bureau. Provides information to supervisors and managers on counseling employees, correcting work deficiencies, and establishing constructive work habits. May facilitate development and administration of labor management partnership. May organize and administer joint labor management training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements for many positions covered by this standard. Others have individual occupational requirements that specify that applicants must, in general, (1) have specific course work that meets the requirements for a major in a particular field(s), or (2) have at least 24 semester hours of course work in the field(s) identified. Course work in fields closely related to those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
2. Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
3. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Employee Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Performance Management, and Planning and Evaluating
NUMERIC CATEGORY:
Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. Refer to NE TPR 335 dated 4 April 2018.
Numeric category ratings are:
Highly-Qualified: 90-100 points. To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation;
Qualified: 70-89 points. To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12457059.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
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2. Other supporting documents (optional)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Applicants will be referred in the following order:
1. Highly-Qualified
2. Qualified
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
Use this link for Resume Tips.
2. Other supporting documents (optional)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Applicants will be referred in the following order:
1. Highly-Qualified
2. Qualified
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/797294700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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