The Office of Human Resource Management (OHRM) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as a Human Resources Specialist/Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) within the Workforce Relations and Development Branch. This is a temporary detail opportunity not to exceed 120 days, with the possibility of extension for up to one year.
Summary
The Office of Human Resource Management (OHRM) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as a Human Resources Specialist/Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) within the Workforce Relations and Development Branch. This is a temporary detail opportunity not to exceed 120 days, with the possibility of extension for up to one year.
Please note, this is a detail not to exceed 120 days with the possibility of an extension for up to one year.
Office of Human Resources Management
The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) provides client-centric, data-driven, and solution-focused human capital services that enables FHFA's diverse workforce to achieve the FHFA mission. The OHRM is dedicated to collaborating as a strategic business partner in achieving FHFA's regulatory mission by proactively determining human capital needs to recruit and retain a preeminent workforce that is diverse, motivated, and committed to excellence.
Duties and responsibilities for the detail may include the following:
This assignment will take place within the Workforce Relations Section, which oversees contract negotiations and labor notifications; manages collective bargaining with employee representatives and represents the Agency in all matters relating to labor relations; and maintains and administers the labor relations process, the implementation of collective-bargaining agreements, and the administration of grievance-management procedures.
The primary duties of this detail may include, but are not limited to:
Serve as a point of contact for employee and labor relations, advising on conduct, performance, discipline, suitability, and labor-management issues.
Provide guidance and support to managers on complex employee relations actions, including counseling, performance improvement plans, and adverse actions, in coordination with the Office of General Counsel.
Counsel and support employees and management on workplace concerns, employee rights and responsibilities, and grievance and appeal processes, contributing to effective conflict resolution and compliance.
Assist in the development, implementation, and updating of employee and labor relations policies, procedures, guidance, and tools; conduct research and prepare reports to support program administration.
Support labor relations activities, including collective bargaining, grievance administration, and labor-management partnership efforts, applying collaborative and alternative dispute resolution approaches.
Participate in employee and labor relations matters on behalf of the Agency, including special projects, meetings, and legislative reviews; assist in drafting and revising policies to address statutory and regulatory changes.
This opportunity is open to current Federal employees in the competitive or excepted service who are currently at the grade level of the detail.
This is a temporary detail assignment; there will be no change to the selectee’s pay or grade. Temporary promotions are not authorized.
The position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
For FHFA employees, supervisory approval is not required to apply; however, management coordination will be required to establish the start and end dates of the detail.
Agency approval is required for external Federal employee candidates and must be documented through an Interagency Agreement (IAA).
Qualifications
To be eligible, applicants must currently hold a position at the EL/GS-12, 13, or 14 grade level. Candidates may only apply at their current grade level.
The ideal candidate will have experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas:
Providing labor and employee relations advice and services to managers, supervisors, and employees by interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to resolve conduct, performance, grievance, and workplace relations issues.
Supporting labor-management relations by advising on collective bargaining, grievances, arbitration, unfair labor practices, and changes in conditions of employment to maintain effective working relationships and comply with labor relations requirements.
Researching and interpreting employee and labor relations case law, policies, and trends by conducting analyses and recommending program or policy improvements to support consistent application and improve workforce relations across the organization.
Representing management and serving as a program liaison by participating in meetings, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, analyzing data, and briefing leadership to support agency-wide labor and employee relations programs and initiatives.
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; 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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Please note, this is a detail not to exceed 120 days with the possibility of an extension for up to one year.
FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.
Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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.
Eligible candidates will be reviewed. All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.
All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.
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.
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.
FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:
Contact Information: Your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience: Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
Education, certifications or licensures: If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.
Other important information regarding your resume:
As a part of the Executive Order 14170 titled, "Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service", all applicant resumes must be 2 pages or less. The long-form Federal resume style is now prohibited under this Executive Order. To be compliant with this guidance, please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Due to the new 2-page resume limitation, finalists for this position may be asked to provide additional previous employment information for pay setting purposes.
2. A recent SF-50 is required, unless you are a current FHFA employee. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive or excepted status.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/19/2026 to receive consideration (if there is a cap on the number of applications, the announcement may close earlier. If this is the case, be sure to apply as soon as possible). To successfully apply to this announcement, please follow these steps:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
When submitting your documentation, make sure your resume is updated and contains all relevant experience (and dates that the experience was obtained). Ensure that your resume describes experience that is directly related to the Specialized Experience Statements found in the "Qualifications" section of the announcement.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Once you have submitted your application package, write down the announcement number and control number. Please also ensure that you are using a current or relevant email address, so that any communication or updates regarding the announcement can be received.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Ryan Stanger at ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov or 771-233-7320 to obtain an alternative application.
FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:
Contact Information: Your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience: Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
Education, certifications or licensures: If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.
Other important information regarding your resume:
As a part of the Executive Order 14170 titled, "Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service", all applicant resumes must be 2 pages or less. The long-form Federal resume style is now prohibited under this Executive Order. To be compliant with this guidance, please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Due to the new 2-page resume limitation, finalists for this position may be asked to provide additional previous employment information for pay setting purposes.
2. A recent SF-50 is required, unless you are a current FHFA employee. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive or excepted status.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/19/2026 to receive consideration (if there is a cap on the number of applications, the announcement may close earlier. If this is the case, be sure to apply as soon as possible). To successfully apply to this announcement, please follow these steps:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
When submitting your documentation, make sure your resume is updated and contains all relevant experience (and dates that the experience was obtained). Ensure that your resume describes experience that is directly related to the Specialized Experience Statements found in the "Qualifications" section of the announcement.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Once you have submitted your application package, write down the announcement number and control number. Please also ensure that you are using a current or relevant email address, so that any communication or updates regarding the announcement can be received.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Ryan Stanger at ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov or 771-233-7320 to obtain an alternative application.
