HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $102415 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing advisory services and recommendations on a variety of employee relations (ER) topics to management , legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management.

Major Duties:

• As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advises management officials and employees in matters pertaining to disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management issues, grievances, and leave, and prepares documents such as reprimands, proposed discipline, and adverse actions. Analyzes regulations and administrative instructions pertaining to all phases of grievances, appeals, and adverse/discipline personnel actions, and provides advice to managers who make decisions on grievances and actions associated with appeals. Provides advice, counseling, and technical guidance to employees and serviced organizations concerning their responsibilities, rights, and the procedures under various avenues of discipline, adverse actions, and dispute resolution. Applies analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve complex labor relations problems, and may serve as an Agency Representative or technical advisor in third-party hearings. Provides advisory services and recommendations on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) topics to management, legal staff, and employees concerning all aspects of employee relations management.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting in providing advisory services on employee relations matters, such as disciplinary actions, performance issues, and grievances. This includes researching and applying relevant regulations, such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), to support senior specialists Drafting documents for routine disciplinary and performance-based actions under guidance Providing information to employees and managers on established procedures for appeals and dispute resolution. You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Independently providing advisory and consultative services to management on a wide range of complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances, and appeals. This includes interpreting and applying laws such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and United States Code (USC) to analyze case facts and recommend courses of action to senior management Preparing legal and administrative documentation for complex or sensitive disciplinary actions Providing authoritative technical guidance to all levels of management and employees on their rights and responsibilities. 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.

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/12912971. 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: 2026-03-23