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Labor & Employee Relations Specialist

Department of the Navy
Naval Supply Systems Command
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
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Summary

The position is located in NEXCOM headquarters' Human Resource Division, serving as the LER Specialist with responsibility for performing a combination of labor and employee relations functions for the Navy Exchange System.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
11/05/2024 to 01/23/2025
Salary
$78,753 to - $99,961 per year

Based upon experience.

Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
4 - NF-0201-04, Staff
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
240003PQ
Control number
817824700

Duties

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Not limited to:

  • Provides advisory services of a highly technical nature that include systematic study in the development of management positions, strategies and objectives to be achieved in collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Answers and resolves inquiries, including Congressional, regarding the interpretation of policy/procedures as well as individual problems and situations relating to labor and employee relations.
  • Reviews input from Navy Exchange Service Command managers/supervisors and prepares management proposals.
  • Acts as a chief spokesperson or chief advisor representing NEXCOM in negotiations and advises committee members on the applicability and interpretation of arbitration decisions and precedent decisions of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
  • Reviews FLRA decisions and cases. Analyzes negotiability decisions in relation to their applicability to NEXCOM cases. Also reviews Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) cases and arbitration awards as they relate to Navy Exchange Service Command cases.
  • Develops/writes new or revised policies and procedures as a result of changes to the NEM, Instructions, Command memos, letters etc. Drafts a variety of manuals point papers and instructions in accordance with appropriate regulations. Considerable modification and creativity is required to develop new material from inception to completion.
  • Maintains liaison with management officials at all levels that include national, district, and local union officers and stewards of the local organization to consult and negotiate difficult and controversial issues and problems. Provides guidance and technical assistance to supervisors and management representatives based on in-depth analysis and interpretation of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Key Requirements

  1. Candidate must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  2. A one-year probationary period will be required upon selection.
  3. Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment.
  4. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-verify system. Federal Law requires verifying eligibility of all new hires. The Navy Exchange Service Command is an E-Verify Participant.
  5. Incumbents of this position must be U.S. Citizens.
  6. Candidates/Incumbent must be eligible for and obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

A total of 7 years of experience consisting of the following:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE 3 years or responsible experience in non-routine work which enabled the applicant to gain a good general understanding of the systems methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing work the ability to analyze problems apply sound judgment in assessing practical implications of alternative solutions and resolving the problems presented and the ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.

OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE and AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

4 years of progressively responsible experience that provided knowledge of personnel management functions principles and techniques and experience in maintaining employee-employer relationships and negotiation and administering labor agreements and resolving disputes and providing guidance counseling and assistance on labor employee relations benefits and services-related matters or experience in a combination of personnel management work that clearly demonstrated the knowledge and abilities required to perform the work of the position.

Education

1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.

Additional information

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the Minimum Qualification Requirements as described in your profile and resume. Credit will be given for appropriate paid and unpaid experience or volunteer work.

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