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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. The APPLY button is deactivated. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
06/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
$142,488 - $185,234 per year
Pay includes locality salary for D.C. area.
GS 14
FEW vacancies in the following location:
No
No
25% or less - Travel is expected up to 25% or less.
No
Permanent - Non-competitive
Full-time
Competitive
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No
Yes
OIG-2025-0051
838340100
As a Human Resource Specialist (Employee Relations) at a minimum you will ensure the effective administration of the employee relations program; including, ensuring the program meets requirements outlined in law and agency regulations, identifies problems or deficiencies, and develops and implements workable solutions. Develops, implements, and administers employee relations policies and programs to inform the workforce and ensure consistency. Ensures disciplinary actions are properly supported so that charges and penalties are defendable before a third party, such as the MSPB or EEOC. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates misconduct cases and issues, including complex cases and/or those lacking precedent, to determine the appropriate administrative or disciplinary action based on reports of investigations or other referrals. Advises the proposing official on recommended approach to reported misconduct.
Reviews grievances in accordance with the administrative grievance policy and determines whether or not the grievance meets the requirements under the policy. Communicates their determination to the grievant and provides guidance to senior OIG officials and other stakeholders on administering the grievance policy. Identifies formal and informal grievance officials and negotiates settlements. Conducts fact finding as necessary. Drafts decision letters and/or settlement agreements on behalf of grievance official(s) as needed.
Manages the performance management program for General Schedule and Administratively Determined employees. Creates and implements policies and procedures to effectively management performance management.
Develops and delivers training for a wide range of audiences, including new employees, management and supervisors, and other groups regarding employees' and management's responsibilities as they pertain to the employee relations programs and its procedures. Creates and conducts training, workshops, and other education using a variety of forums and media.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience that demonstrates expert and authoritative knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques and case law governing employee relations, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of rules, regulations and governing the program for the Civil Service.
Experience providing advisory services to supervisors, staff and colleagues on complex, controversial employee relations issues.
Expert skill in presenting at and/or leading executive briefings and training to educate and inform on employee relations topics/issues.
Experience drafting and finalizing documents for supervisors and management official related to discipline, adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances, appeals and other third-party actions.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
As vacancies occur and selection(s) are made, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in the flyer.
Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and to the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position as defined below:
Your resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must highlight your relevant and significant work experience as it relates to this job opportunity.
Veteran's preference does not apply. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted using the contact information listed on your resume.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to OIGHiring@stateoig.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked/volunteered per week). Your resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must highlight your relevant and significant work experience as it relates to this job opportunity.
2. Transcripts, if applicable. See the Qualification and Education sections of this announcement for more information. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
3. Most recent Performance Appraisal.
4. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions). The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this public flyer notice.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
This is a non-competitive opportunity (e.g. Lateral transfer). No promotion potential exists beyond the highest grade you have held permanently within the Federal service.
5. Veteran Documentation, if applicable.
Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from all documents (i.e., SSN, DOB).
The APPLY button is deactivated on this Flyer, application packages are being accepted directly by OIG.
At this time, we welcome USAID and USAID OIG employees that may be interested in OIG employment to submit for potential consideration the following information:
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answerers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Please note: Information submitted will be shared amongst hiring officials; at which time a candidate may or may not be contacted. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. No referral notifications or status updates will be provided for submissions. If a hiring official determines you have the needed skillset for the vacancy, a member of the OIG team will contact you.
Facsimile applicants will not be considered.
There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested USAID and USAID OIG applicants of anticipated vacancies. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted using the contact information listed on your resume.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/838340100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.