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Summary You'll serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations) at the Chief of Naval Operations Human Resources Office. This is a local-remote approved position. Selectee must be located within the commuting area (50 miles) of the announced locations. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions. Responsibilities You will provide advice and guidance regarding employee relations problems presented by employees or supervisors. You will interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations to solve problems concerning employee relations. You will advise management on proper disciplinary and adverse actions to ensure regulatory and procedural accuracy. You will counsel employees and managers on employee grievances. You will serve as the management spokesperson during contract negotiations with unions. You will prepare contract proposals and provide guidance to managers concerning labor relation regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing expert-level advice and assistance to managers on complex matters related to labor and employee relations issues and preparing written correspondence pertaining to such matters/issues. I am able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1) Interpreting and applying laws, principles, and practices governing labor and employee relations actions to provide authoritative advice to personnel; 2) Providing guidance to managers regarding specific disciplinary and adverse actions to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met; 3) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with labor organizations; 4) Preparing and coordinating contract proposals during contract negotiations with unions; 5) Analyzing complex situations by synthesizing information in order to present viable options to management; and 6) Negotiating and administering labor agreements. . GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing effective advice and assistance to managers on a variety of matters related to labor and employee relations issues and preparing written correspondence pertaining to such matters/issues. I am able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1) Applying laws, principles, and practices governing labor and employee relations actions to provide authoritative advice to personnel; 2) Providing guidance to managers regarding specific disciplinary and adverse actions to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met; 3) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with labor organizations; 4) Preparing and coordinating contract proposals during contract negotiations with unions; 5) Analyzing complicated situations by synthesizing information in order to present viable options to management; and 6) Negotiating and administering labor agreements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.