HUMAN Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) with Security Clearance

Position: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) with Security Clearance
Location: Scott Air Force Base

Duties
* Provides employee relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations of a complex nature
* Provides consultation and assistance on complex and often controversial conduct-related issues
* Independently serves as the HR focal point for one or more employee relations programs
* Prepares written correspondence and other documentation Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
* The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

GS-11 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include providing guidance, consultation and assistance to supervisors and employees on employee relations and labor management matters such as grievances and complaints, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, employee performance, appeals, leave administration, incentive awards and related matters.

OR

EDUCATION:

Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M if related. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) OR COMBINATION OF

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of the required experience and education described for this grade level. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) GS-12 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include analyzes and resolves conduct or performance inadequacies for employees, develops and conducts training for management and employees, provides expert technical guidance and advice on grievances, appeals, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, employee-management issues, interprets agency's employee relations policies, procedures and guidelines, assists in labor-management activities such as local bargaining, complaint resolutions, realignments, and changes in working conditions.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in
-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE:

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
* In-depth knowledge of a wide range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance problems
* Knowledge and understanding of complex Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques; and the basic relationships of the various HR disciplines
* Knowledge of in-depth legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical techniques
* Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations
* Skill in gathering facts and using effective,…