Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations).

Duties

Acts as the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Assistant NAF Labor Relations Officer for the Servicing Agency, 502d Force Support Squadron, and 802d Force Support Squadron. Represents management during mediations/union grievances and when dealing with local union issues. Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with employees, management, and union representatives allowing for effective resolution of issues. Administers approved labor agreements for NAF bargaining units. Provides advisory services to all levels of management and offers in-depth training to first and second level supervisors. Remains current on labor law decisions, interprets laws, regulations, and legal decisions and uses this knowledge when advising management. Researches and responds to all allegations of Unfair Labor Practices (ULP). Files ULPs if needed. Prepares comprehensive responses to inquiries such as Congress, higher headquarters, Equal Employment Opportunity, etc. Assists management with responding to all types of complaints and inquires. Ensures all responses are in compliance with regulations, legally sufficient, and in conformance with labor agreements. May negotiate labor agreements or supplemental agreements. Serves as technical advisor and/or management representative during third party proceedings. Regularly works with EEO and Legal staff regarding such proceedings. Performs a full-range of employee relations management for all JBSA locations and Servicing Agency. Advises management on the full range of corrective techniques available to respond to conduct and performance issues. Explains laws, rules, and negotiated contracts. Conducts fact-finding and uses good judgement in getting to the root-cause of misconduct and/or performance deficiencies. Advises management on the performance management program. Prepares case files for all disciplinary and adverse actions reviewed. Assists with preparation of the final version of employee memorandums (Reprimand, Notice of Proposed, Notice of Decision, etc.). Provides training to lower-graded human resources staff as required. Other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• The applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/05/2024

Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience

Applicant must have progressively responsible experience in Human Resources Management. Experience which provided knowledge of a range of HR case law, principles, policies, practices, and regulations sufficient to perform analysis of situations. Experience with union contracts and advising management on the proper administration, writing and/or advising on disciplinary actions, and collecting data to make sound decisions is needed. Prior experience in NAF HR, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations is preferred. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of a range of HR case law, principles, policies, practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in dealing with customers and the public.
• Knowledge and skills with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet.
• Knowledge of CBA/Contract administration
• Knowledge of a full range of HR laws, regulations, and case law 3. Knowledge of Labor Relations, including required notifications and grievance procedures
• Skill in writing legally sufficient disciplinary memorandums
• Ability to provide meaningful, well-researched advice to management
• NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
• Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
  
  

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding teh start of Federal affiliation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.