Summary This position is located in Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Operations, Office of Human Resources, Division of Workforce Relations. The duty location for this position will be at Headquarters or one of the 10 Regional Offices. Applicants please note: Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 07/22/2024 to 08/05/2024 * Salary $88,520 - $115,079 per year Salary range listed includes base pay only. Locality pay will be determined based on the selectees location. * Pay scale & grade GS 13 * Help Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: * San Francisco, CA * Denver, CO * Atlanta, GA * Chicago, IL * Show more locations (7) * Boston, MA * Rockville, MD * Kansas City, MO * New York, NY * Philadelphia, PA * Dallas, TX * Seattle, WA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-If selected, you will be required to come into the office 1 day a week. * Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be up to 5% for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) 0201 Human Resources Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number HRSA-OHR-24-MP-12481088 * Control number 800662800 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. * Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. * Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. * Individuals with disabilities * Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. * Military spouses * Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. * Veterans Clarification from the agency This position is also open to PHS Commissioned Corps Officers. PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers will be referred as CC personnel and not as a candidate for conversion to a permanent federal appointment. Help Duties As of 7/29/2024, the closing date has been extended to 8/5/2024. As a Labor and Employee Relations Specialist, your major duties will include: * Providing expert advice, guidance, and counsel for a variety of complex employee relations and labor relations issues such as supervisor-employee relations, communications, management, union and employee rights, grievances and appeals; investigations and fact finding relating to labor and employee relation matters; time and attendance matters, flexible work schedule program, telework, leave, conduct and performance. * Serving as an Agency senior technical advisor on performance and conduct-based actions and related programs policies and practice, such as employee complaints, grievances, and appeals that intertwine matters in several program areas (i.e., equal employment opportunity, labor relations, employee relations, conduct, performance medical issues, the Employee Assistance Program, ethics, Commissioned Corps Affairs, etc. * Researching precedent-setting case law to assure that the Agency's actions are appropriate and legally defendable, including developing case strategy. * Interpreting and applying labor and employee relations rules, regulations, policies, procedures, case law, etc. for cases involving new, complex, highly controversial, politically sensitive, or precedent setting matters. * Writing case related documents (e.g., documents to be issued to employees by agency managers, Agency responses to union information requests and congressional inquiries, Agency submissions in response to find third party appeals etc.). NOTE: Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U. S. Citizenship is required. * All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Federal applicants must submit an SF-50 to show status and time-in-grade. * Males ages 18 through 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. * PHS Commissioned Corps applicants must submit current personnel orders. * A one year probationary period may be required. * Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.) Qualifications THESE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2024 Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. GS-13: In order to qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of the minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-12 level include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. * Providing strategic advice and guidance to management on federal employee relations and federal labor union issues such as union contracts, adverse actions, and the implementation of settlement agreements. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: If selected for an interview, applicants will be required to submit a writing sample at the time of the interview. Do not send writing samples with your application package as they will not be used in the evaluation process. 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; religious; community; student; social). If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. Applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate the required minimum qualifying specialized experience will be evaluated based on the occupational assessment competencies listed below. A COMPETENCY is defined as a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Understands and demonstrates knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution. LABOR RELATIONS - Understands and demonstrates knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to negotiating and administering labor agreements. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. WRITING - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (e.g., facts, ideas, or messages) in succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. TO PREVIEW THE OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12481088 Current status candidates must meet Time-in-Grade (TIG) by the closing date of this announcement. To allow us to verify that you meet TIG requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s: Please Note: Current year pay adjustments are not acceptable for verifying TIG (ex. 2024 general increases cannot be used to verify TIG). * Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions) * Regular Within Range Increase (WRI) or With In Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSIs). * Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade. * SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date of 08/05/2024. Not sure which SF-50 to submit? Check out our video... Go here to watch the video on the SF50s to submit in your application package. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: HRSA participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Creditable Service: A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for annual leave for prior work experience directly related to the duties of the position being filled. The use of this service credit is at the discretion of the selecting official and must be finalized prior to selectee's entrance on duty. For more information, please click here. Bargaining Unit: Position is not in the Bargaining Unit. Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Student Loan Repayment Incentive: Student loan repayment incentive is not authorized. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact either HRSA's Office of Human Resources at (301) 443-3780 or by email: askhr@hrsa.gov or HRSA's Reasonable Accommodation programs at (301) 443-2538 or by email: RA-Request@hrsa.gov. You must contact the Reasonable Accommodations Program prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM EST (except Federal holidays). Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: 1. A current Resume - For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, then you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: * Job title * Name of employer * Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format) * Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. * Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) * Your resume must show the series and grade or equivalent for all federal positions you have held (if a federal position). * Performance ratings and any monetary or non-monetary awards. (Optional) You must also ensure that the duties performed are clearly matched to each period of employment. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. 2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire 3. Other supporting documents to be submitted with application: * Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable, a DD-214 Member 4 copy, which shows type of discharge. If still active, provide an official Statement of Service. Any other documentation such as VA letter documenting disability, SF-15, and any other required supporting documentation based your veterans' preference claim. * SF-50: Federal applicants must submit an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows status and time-in-grade, and its full performance level. If you are an HHS employee you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from eOPF. If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; FAX (618) 935-3014; Email CPR; or visit the National Archives Website. * Personnel Orders: PHS Commissioned Corps Officers must submit a copy of latest personnel orders in lieu of SF-50. * Peace Corps volunteers must submit a copy of your "Description of Service (DOS)" in lieu of the SF-50. If you do not have one you should email the Peace Corps Office of Volunteer and PSC Financial Services at certify@peacecorps.gov. * If you are currently serving in a pay banded position, please include a copy of your pay band chart with your application. * College transcripts (if the position has a positive education requirement, or you are qualifying on the basis of education). For Résumé and Application Tips visit the USAJOBS Resource Center. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/05/2024. * How to Apply Need assistance with the Federal application process? This video will provide you with an overview of the Federal application process for positions in the competitive civil service using USAJOBS. Please click the link to view How to Apply for Federal Jobs - YouTube To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/05/2024 to receive consideration. * To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. * Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. * 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 USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details 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 USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Click here Click here for information on "Federal hiring for individuals with disabilities". Applicants please note: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit any of the documentation listed below unless specifically requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your resume: * Diplomas of any type (When education documents are required, you must submit unofficial transcripts) * Letters of Recommendation, Reference, or Congratulations, etc. * General training documents or certificates of completed training (Except Contract Specialist positions when requested in the announcement) * Any documents with a picture of the applicant (Except medical or nursing licenses when requested in the announcement) * Awards documentation including SF-50s for Awards * Evaluations of any type * Writing Samples * OF-306 * Executive Core Qualifications Statements (ECQs) Agency contact information AskHR HRSA Helpdesk Phone (301) 443-3780 Email ASKHR@hrsa.gov Address Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US Learn more about this agency Next steps HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. Once your online questionnaire is received you will be sent an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJobs profile. check the status * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact either HRSA's Office of Human Resources at (301) 443-3780 or by email: askhr@hrsa.gov or HRSA's Reasonable Accommodation programs at (301) 443-2538 or by email: RA-Request@hrsa.gov. You must contact the Reasonable Accommodations Program prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM EST (except Federal holidays). Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: 1. A current Resume - For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, then you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: * Job title * Name of employer * Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format) * Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. * Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) * Your resume must show the series and grade or equivalent for all federal positions you have held (if a federal position). * Performance ratings and any monetary or non-monetary awards. (Optional) You must also ensure that the duties performed are clearly matched to each period of employment. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. 2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire 3. Other supporting documents to be submitted with application: * Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable, a DD-214 Member 4 copy, which shows type of discharge. If still active, provide an official Statement of Service. Any other documentation such as VA letter documenting disability, SF-15, and any other required supporting documentation based your veterans' preference claim. * SF-50: Federal applicants must submit an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows status and time-in-grade, and its full performance level. If you are an HHS employee you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from eOPF. If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; FAX (618) 935-3014; Email CPR; or visit the National Archives Website. * Personnel Orders: PHS Commissioned Corps Officers must submit a copy of latest personnel orders in lieu of SF-50. * Peace Corps volunteers must submit a copy of your "Description of Service (DOS)" in lieu of the SF-50. If you do not have one you should email the Peace Corps Office of Volunteer and PSC Financial Services at certify@peacecorps.gov. * If you are currently serving in a pay banded position, please include a copy of your pay band chart with your application. * College transcripts (if the position has a positive education requirement, or you are qualifying on the basis of education). For Résumé and Application Tips visit the USAJOBS Resource Center. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/05/2024. Help How to Apply Need assistance with the Federal application process? This video will provide you with an overview of the Federal application process for positions in the competitive civil service using USAJOBS. Please click the link to view How to Apply for Federal Jobs - YouTube To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/05/2024 to receive consideration. * To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. * Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. * 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 USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details 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 USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Click here Click here for information on "Federal hiring for individuals with disabilities". Applicants please note: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit any of the documentation listed below unless specifically requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your resume: * Diplomas of any type (When education documents are required, you must submit unofficial transcripts) * Letters of Recommendation, Reference, or Congratulations, etc. * General training documents or certificates of completed training (Except Contract Specialist positions when requested in the announcement) * Any documents with a picture of the applicant (Except medical or nursing licenses when requested in the announcement) * Awards documentation including SF-50s for Awards * Evaluations of any type * Writing Samples * OF-306 * Executive Core Qualifications Statements (ECQs) Read more Agency contact information AskHR HRSA Helpdesk Phone (301) 443-3780 Email ASKHR@hrsa.gov Address Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US Learn more about this agency Next steps HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. Once your online questionnaire is received you will be sent an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJobs profile. check the status Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 07/22/2024 to 08/05/2024 * Salary $88,520 - $115,079 per year Salary range listed includes base pay only. Locality pay will be determined based on the selectees location. * Pay scale & grade GS 13 * Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: * San Francisco, CA * Denver, CO * Atlanta, GA * Chicago, IL * Show more locations (7) * Boston, MA * Rockville, MD * Kansas City, MO * New York, NY * Philadelphia, PA * Dallas, TX * Seattle, WA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-If selected, you will be required to come into the office 1 day a week. * Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be up to 5% for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) 0201 Human Resources Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number HRSA-OHR-24-MP-12481088 * Control number 800662800 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/800662800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.