Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations) at Department of Energy Headquarters

This position is part of the Department of Energy, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of Workforce Administration and Management . As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), you will provide technical advice, guidance and interpretation of law and regulations and broader Human Capital functions relative to the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) and Reasonable Accommodation programs.

Major duties

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer's Office of Workforce Administration and Management works to address labor and employee relations matters affecting the workforce. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), you will: Provide technical advice and consultation to managers on handling complex employee conduct, attendance, performance management issues, and corrective or disciplinary actions. Guide supervisors in gathering supporting documentation for HR administrative actions and assist with drafting legally sound decisions to minimize organizational liability. Research and analyze complex federal regulations, civil service laws, agency policies, collective bargaining agreements and third party case law to help supervisors address employee/labor relations and reasonable accommodation issues. Provide guidance to employees and managers to ensure compliance with EEOC Title VII regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation when evaluating reasonable accommodation requests. Receive, investigate, and help resolve formal grievances (administrative and negotiated) and other labor relations activities (unfair labor practices, FLRA petitions, requests for information) filed by employees or the union.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of 4 of the following: Advising management on complex employee relations issues, (such as resolving grievances, administering discipline, and processing performance-based actions) while ensuring regulatory compliance. Interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements to support management's role in labor relations and facilitating formal discussions or union negotiations. Managing the reasonable accommodations process under the Rehabilitation and Americans with Disabilities Acts, including evaluating medical documentation, determining essential functions, and recommending effective workplace accommodations. Communicating highly sensitive, complex HR information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences, including delivering briefings to senior leadership in contentious situations to draft clear, legally defensible correspondence. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.