Summary DCSA is seeking an HR Specialist (Employee Relations (ER) and Benefits) to oversee performance and conduct concerns, complaints, and grievances. Employee will be developed to receive, review, and provide technical advice/guidance, write various documents on a variety of topics related to ER issues, prepare opportunity to improve period plans, and work on items that could be heard before third parties such as the Merit Systems Protection Board or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responsibilities This position may be filled at either GG-07 or GG-09 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent. As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND BENEFITS) you will be responsible for the following duties: -Serve as one of the agencies Employee Relations Specialists, responsible for providing advice and guidance on employee relations issues to include misconduct, disciplinary and adverse actions and concerns, employee complaints and grievances, performance concerns, and medical requests and concerns. -Incumbent will be developed to receive, review, and provide technical advice and guidance, and write various documents on a variety of topics related to employee relations which could include preparing proposals for and decisions on disciplinary and adverse actions and grievances, assisting supervisors in preparation of opportunity to improve period plans for employees with failed performance, preparation of requests for medical documentation, and working on items that could be heard before third parties such as MSPB or EEOC. -Employee will be responsible for professionally, effectively, and convincingly communicating and storing sensitive information that can often be controversial. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov)) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/11/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. For the GG-7: You must possess specialized experience obtained in federal service, military service or private sector that has equipped you with all of the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-05) and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Using judgment in applying rules, procedures, or guidelines routine and standardized. Applying employee relations support in a developmental capacity in support of operational aspects of employee relations and benefits. Communicating factual and/or procedural information clearly, orally, and in writing. Gathering and analyzing basic facts and drawing conclusions. Building relationships and working as part of a team OR a Conferred Bachelor's degree (or equivalent). For the GG-09: You must possess specialized experience obtained in federal service, military service or private sector that has equipped you with all of the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-07) and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Using judgment in applying rules, procedures, or guidelines routine and standardized. Applying employee relations support in a developmental capacity in support of operational aspects of employee relations and benefits. Applying knowledge of employee relations rules, procedures, instructions, in support of counsel and advice provided to leadership. Effectively and convincingly communicate orally and in writing OR a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Problem Solving-Problem Solving Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks and generates and evaluates alternative perspectives and solutions; makes timely and effective recommendations based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates problems to identify their causes and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 2. Employee Relations-Address employee conduct, performance, and third-party disputes by applying laws, rules, regulations, principles, and practices. 3. Teamwork-Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 4. Written Communication-Writes to convey information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention. Education If substituting education for experience, at the GG-07 level, you must possess a bachelor's or equivalent degree. For the GG-09 level, a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. If substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.