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Summary This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration; Office of the Chief People Officer; Employee Relations & Learning and Development Division. The incumbent serves as a senior specialist and subject matter expert for employee relations functions (including performance management). Works at the OA senior advisor level for policy, training and communications, development of operating guidance and procedures, and functional leadership for assigned programs. Responsibilities As a HR Specialist (Employee Relations), GS-0201-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the Employee Relations supervisor, providing operational and strategic direction for the full range of employee relations work for employees within the EOP (approximately 2000 civilian employees), as well as overseeing the training functions for Employee Relations subjects. Supervises the development of programs which includes employee discipline, drug testing, reasonable accommodation and performance management programs. Provides policy guidance and interpretation to managers throughout the EOP and its components. Keeps abreast of legislation, Executive Orders, court decisions, rulings of cognizant federal authorities and other events related to federal employee relations. Provides technical advice and assistance to the Office of General Counsel in representing OA in proceedings before cognizant authorities (MSPB, arbitrators, mediators, etc.) Performs complex human resources management duties requiring extensive research and analysis to develop innovative problem resolutions and to develop methods and techniques to plan and complete work. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Providing technical advice and guidance to senior executives, management officials, and support staff on advanced employee relations, performance management, human resources concepts, laws, principles and practices. 2) Providing day-to-day management and oversight of multiple federal human capital programs including at least two of the following areas: leave programs and Reasonable Accommodation, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) and Paid Parental Leave (PPL) to include entitlement, procedures, limitations, etc. (3) Conducting research, analyzes and evaluates misconduct cases, and composes proposal or decision letters to implement disciplinary and adverse actions; and (4) Processing reasonable accommodation requests, analyzes the needs of the organization and the employee, and makes a recommendation to management officials regarding the disposition of the requests. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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. Education There is no education substitution for this position. Additional Information Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. 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