Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is part of the Department of War Information Activity. The incumbent serves as a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations and Employee Relations), assigned to DWIA-HQs, and provides personnel services to the agency. This position encompasses developing strategic approaches and develop requisite policies/programs in the areas of employee and labor relations.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Serving as a consultant to management officials on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) matters; providing misconduct and performance advice and guidance to management. Maintaining effective relationships and building a cohesive labor/management atmosphere that represents the best interests of the agency. Managing and conducting negotiations and administering labor agreements. Serving as the agency representative or grievance control officer for grievances, unfair labor practices, and questions on negotiability, attempting to resolve workplace issues informally. Presenting effective oral and written communications to draft disciplinary actions, performance actions, and agency arguments to effectively represent management in meetings with union representatives and before a third party. 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952890. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2026-05-19