In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Employee Relations (includes but not limited to):

• Serves as SME and provides advice and assistance to, and collaborates with, CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff in the area of employee relations (e.g., performance, discipline).
• Provides guidance to managers and/or supervisors regarding handling of employee relations' issues (e.g., performance, discipline) and action(s) to be taken, and prepares required letters and/or documents.
• Researches and interprets policies on employee relations' issues (e.g., substance abuse, sexual harassment, changes in working conditions/schedules, leave requests/administration, job related stress).
• Serves as a representative, or technical advisor, before appropriate formal judicial proceedings (e.g., arbitration, administrative hearings). Participates in settlement negotiations.

• Serves as SME and provides advice and assistance to, and collaborates with, CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff on controversial and complex issues (e.g., Unfair Labor Practices, grievances, union collective bargaining agreement implementation, reorganizations, realignments, relocations, Business Based Actions, transfer(s) of function(s)).
• Serves as a member of the management team in conducting union collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Interprets and provides technical advice and guidance to CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff on union collective bargaining agreements and arbitration and precedent decisions of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Participates in third-party proceedings as a representative, technical advisor, and/or witness for management.

• Develops communication materials to explain CNIC NAF HR policies. Participates in regional communications sessions with CNIC NAF HR staff, managers, and/or employees to present information on subject area topics.
• Serves as CNIC NAF liaison working closely with CNIC APF HR staff on issues/actions affecting both APF and NAF employees.
• Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess at least one the following:

• At least 3 years of specialized experience in applying a wide range of HR theories, concepts, and/or practices to perform a variety of difficult and complex assignments in the areas of employee relations and labor relations.
• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories, concepts, and/or practices to perform a variety of difficult and complex assignments in the areas of employee relations and labor relations.
• Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to perform the full range of HR services.
• Knowledge of HR laws; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), CNIC, and various federal government HR policies, regulations, and procedures related to functionally specific areas of HR.
• Ability to provide advice and assistance and interpret policy and regulations related to employee relations.
• Ability to provide advice and assistance and interpret policy and regulations related to labor relations.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.