Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations)

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Seaside, California, San Antonio, Texas, Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for managing a team of senior Labor & Employee Relations Specialists by exercising technical and administrative supervision over employees assigned to the unit. The Division develops DoD-wide guidance and provides expert technical advisory services to all levels on all personnel labor & employee relations, recognition & awards, performance management, workplace violence and suitability.

Major Duties:

• As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations) at the GS-0201-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supervise Team of approximately 10 senior, GS-0201-14 Human Resources Specialists (Employee & Labor Relations) Develop/review/approve Department-wide HR guidance on highly complex and difficult problems Advise senior Department leadership on significant and far-reaching LER matters Evaluate incoming guidance, policy, law, regulations, Executive Orders, etc. for Department impact and develop implementation strategies. Assures appropriate IT support for LER functions Support LER community management Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships respective partners within and external to the Department on relevant HR matters Routinely responds to Department and higher level inquires using approved package requirements in an extremely expeditious manner.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to theGS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Expert experience writing and developing strategic guidance and evaluating/reviewing policy and program revisions to new and/or existing legislation for proposed legislative changes that impact an agency in the areas of labor and employee relations. Expert experience in applying a broad range of advanced employee relations laws, regulations, principles, precedents, and policy in order to serve as an agency or equivalent level senior advisor. -Expert experience in analyzing and solving complex and sensitive problems and issues, in order to resolve conflicting laws or other requirements involving vague and untested areas of case laws, where policy decisions and case strategy guidance have impact across the Defense. Expert experience consulting and providing guidance as a technical expert in labor and employees relations matters such as collective bargaining and negotiations, grievances, employee discipline, performance management, awards, and third party processes. Expert experience developing and delivering innovative and strategic solutions to policy problems in labor and employee relations, including the deployment of training and process change and collaboration with other HR functional areas and entities beyond HR. 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/12953229. 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: 2026-05-10