Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR) - Manchester, NH - Overview Summary Duties Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Description of Duties: This position is located in the employee/labor relations (ER/LR) section of the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS), Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Manchester, NH. The incumbent is responsible for providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on all employee and labor relations matters occurring within the VAMC and serviced activities. The incumbent advises on a variety of ER/LR programs and issues. Supports labor management partnering, negotiations, and/or litigation. The incumbent will also serve as the facility's Local Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator (LRAC) or alternate as appropriate, drug-free workplace coordinator or alternate as appropriate and perform/advise on suitability issues that arise from personnel security matters. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: May Be Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required - $55,909 $87,940 Job Details Application Open Date 6/16/2018 Application Close Date 6/29/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the - site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the - document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an - . - Qualifications - To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/29/2018. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: For the GS-09: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Provides managers and employees with information and interpretations of the organizations HR (ER/LR) policies, procedures, and guidelines; Reviews complaints or grievances, performs fact-finding as necessary to advise management; Prepares disciplinary and adverse action, grievance and appeal letters and evidence files related to Title 5, Hybrid Title 38 and Title 38 positions; Provides counseling to employees on complaints or inquiries not referred by employee to supervisor and/or refers employee to appropriate organization or obtains information for the employee; Assists the Human Resources Officer in developing complex agency position, proposals, and strategies and preparing management negotiating team for controversial issues; - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education at the GS-09 grade level, a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-09 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-09. For the GS-11: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Provides managers and employees with information and interpretations of the organizations HR (ER/LR) policies, procedures, and guidelines; Reviews complaints or grievances, performs fact-finding as necessary to advise management; Prepares disciplinary and adverse actions, grievance and appeal letters and evidence files related to Title 5, Hybrid Title 38 and Title 38 positions; Provides counseling to employees on complaints or inquiries not referred by employee to supervisor and/or refers employee to appropriate organization or obtains information for the employee; Provides expert technical guidance and advice including training to management in sensitive issues stemming from grievances, appeals, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, medical determinations, employee-management issues, etc.; Reviews and analyzes new or proposed HR (ER/LR) policies, procedures, and guidelines for impact on the organization's practices and makes recommendations to management on the need for changes in existing policies; Provides consultative advice on how to address poor performers, to include the independent creation of legally sufficient performance-based counseling letters, performance improvement plans, and performance counseling documents; Provides training to employees and supervisors on the performance management program, to include employees ability to be involved in the process, supervisors requirements, and mid-year/end-of-year actions; Reviews performance appraisals in the 5-level program, proficiencies for both physicians and nurses, as well as Executive Career Field (ECF) appraisals for completeness and accuracy; Represents management as team member or technical advisor for substantive issues such as unit determination, and attempts to further the partnership between management and labor organizations; Serves in any capacity on the various negotiating committees exercising responsibility for participation in the formulation and on presenting various collective bargaining issues and demands, preparing draft agreements, resolving disputes arising out of the bargaining process, Executive Order, and decisions of appropriate labor relations authorities; Assists the Human Resources Officer in developing complex agency position, proposals, and strategies and preparing management negotiating team for controversial issues; Responsible for providing advice and guidance as well as monitoring of employees and managers regarding the Drug-Free Workplace Program. Ensures reports are prepared as necessary; Ensures facility compliance with VA HB 5383 including audit of new hires, coding, and placement of DT acknowledgement memo in the eOPF; Assists supervisors and management officials at all levels with processing requests for reasonable accommodation, including using DoD's CAP; interpreting regulations and statutes; and reviewing existing policies and procedures; and recommending appropriate changes in policy and procedures; Provide information to employees and applicants for employment and answer questions about the reasonable accommodation process; Administers, tracks and reports on the Personnel Security program, which requires review of background investigations and suitability determinations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; Records the position sensitivity and risk level for each position as assigned by the VISN 1 CCU and ensures that all position descriptions have appropriate Position Risk and Sensitivity Level Designation (PDAT). - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a PhD or equivalent degree for the experience required for the GS-11 level; - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: - Customer Service - Interpersonal Skills - Performance Management 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: - Physical Requirements: No special physical exertion is required. The work is primarily sedentary performed while sitting though some work may require period of standing. The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc. and occasional visits to activity work sites. Occasional use of automobile may be required. - Benefits - How To Apply - All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/29/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10236625. - To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. - Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.