HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/PLACEMENT)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior HR Specialist at a Space Force installation Civilian Personnel Flight planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of employee relations and management advisory services for assigned organizations typified by complex organizational structures and dynamic, professional and/or scientific missions.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, 201 Series SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower band/grade (NH-02/GS-11) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes using knowledge of a wide range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; drawing conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advising senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance problems.

Providing knowledge and understanding of complex Federal Human Resources management functions, theories, and techniques; and the basic relationships of the various Human Resources disciplines.

Applying knowledge of a wide range of commonly used and standard recruitment and placement principles and practices and of the occupational design of positions within assigned organizations to analyze position requirements and to decide upon and apply a standardized recruitment strategy.

Administering knowledge of fundamental Federal Human Resources classification and position management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques.

Applying conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations.

Communicating orally and in writing and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of personnel to include explaining rules and procedures to employees and advising on their rights and obligations and encouraging objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotions and assumptions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: In-depth knowledge of a wide range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance problems.

Knowledge and understanding of complex Federal Human Resources management functions, theories, and techniques; and the basic relationships of the various Human Resources disciplines.

Knowledge of a wide range of commonly used and standard recruitment and placement principles and practices and of the occupational design of positions within assigned organizations to analyze position requirements and to decide upon and apply a standardized recruitment strategy.

Knowledge of fundamental Federal Human Resources classification and position management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques.

Skill in conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel to include explaining rules and procedures to employees and advising on their rights and obligations and encouraging objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotions and assumptions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Summary Continued Performs staffing, placement, performance management, and advisory services for a variety of positions in an assigned area or organization.

Also responsible for advising management in the areas of position classification and position management.

DUTIES Serves as a senior specialist providing employee relations assistance of a complex nature to managers at a SF installation Provides consultation and assistance on complex and often controversial conduct-related issues Independently serves as the Human Resources focal point for one or more employee relations programs Prepares written correspondence and other documentation Serves as the primary point of contact at the installation for a range of staffing, placement, and position management responsibilities Provides position management advisory services to an AF install