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Summary You will serve as a HR SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/LABOR RELATIONS) in the HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON. Responsibilities You will be responsible for developing plans, policies and procedures for local implementation of the Labor Relations program within the framework established by Federal laws. You will inform managers and supervisors of the requirements of the labor relations program and provide assistance regarding management rights and obligations. You will prepare for negotiation proceedings by collecting and analyzing information secured from all levels of management, by reviewing grievance files and by discussing problem situations with supervisors and managers. You will serve as point of contact for both union and management officials on problems dealing with provisions of agreements and attempts to find solutions that are satisfactory to both parties. You will serve as an Employee Relations Specialist for assigned organizations, providing advice and assistance to employees, supervisors and officials on individual disciplinary and adverse action cases. You will develop and recommend policies and plans and implement actions concerning employee-management communications, grievances, and appeals. You will provide advice and assistance to employees, supervisors, and officials on disciplinary and adverse action cases. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Serving as a consultant to management in the areas of labor and Employee Relations; Assessing potential impact and precedent-setting implications of pending employee/labor disputes; Developing/delivering briefings, status reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings/recommendations; AND Providing advice and assistance to legal representatives of management in the technical aspects of personnel administration during formal hearings, grievances, and appeals. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Researching Employee and Labor Relations concepts, principles, laws and regulations to serve as a consultant to management in the areas of Labor and Employee Relations; Providing guidance, advice, and training to management regarding issues stemming from grievances, appeals, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, and other employee relations matters; Utilizing conflict resolution techniques in resolving labor management employee relations issues; and creating technical written documents related to Labor-Management Employee Relations matters. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience. To qualify through education substitution, applicant must possess: GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related Applicants can also qualify through a combination of experience and education which when combined equals 1 year of specialized experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.