SUPERVISORY HR SPEC (LABOR REL/EMPL REL).

About the role

This position administers a multi‑oriented labor‑management, employee cooperation, workforce development and training program serving BUPERS and subordinate activities, manages labor‑management relations between BUPERS commands, unions, and bargaining‑unit employees, and provides expert interpretation of policies and instructions to management and employees on labor and employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Plan work for subordinates, adjust priorities, and prepare completion schedules.
• Administer labor‑management, employee cooperation, workforce development, and training programs.
• Manage labor‑management relations concerning conditions of employment.
• Provide expert interpretation of policies and advice to management and employees on labor and employee relations.
• Provide technical advice and assistance for performance management to all levels of management.
• Administer on‑site and virtual inspections and audit reviews of human‑resources matters and programs.
• Ensure findings and compiled statistical and narrative data are thorough and accurate.
• Maintain official files with completed documentation for audit readiness and employee disciplinary actions.
• Communicate with employees, union representatives, and management on labor‑relation matters.
• Conduct training for management on labor relations and union agreements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct‑deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must have served at least one year at the next lower grade level (time‑in‑grade) by the closing date of the announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense, retired military members may be appointed to a civilian position within 180 days of retirement only in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Supervisors in the executive branch must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 C.F.R. 2635.101.

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate:

• Administering labor‑management and employee‑relations programs in compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Serving as technical advisor in negotiating, drafting, and administering collective‑bargaining agreements and providing expert interpretation of labor agreements.
• Providing recommendations to leadership and management officials regarding complex employee conduct, performance‑based actions, disciplinary measures, and performance‑appraisal systems.
• Maintaining audit‑ready official labor/employee‑relations files and compiling comprehensive reports and data for higher‑level agency review.
• Delivering labor‑relations training and advice to management to ensure employees are equipped with skills to handle labor‑relation tasks.

Resumes must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level (or equivalent in the private or public sector).