Summary PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located in the Executive Director, Administrative Resource Center; Managing Director, Service Delivery; Human Resources Operations Division (HROD), Workforce Relations Branch (WRB). The primary purpose of this position is to provide services and operational handling on difficult Employee Relations/Labor Relations (ER/LR) issues being raised. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Serve as a technical expert and consultant to management, staff and customers on controversial and difficult employee and labor relations problems. Provide advice and assistance in situations requiring extensive analysis in which the nature and scope of the issues are complex, necessitating careful study in search of innovative solutions to problems in consideration of the needs of management. Review established programs, evaluate their effectiveness, recommend improvements, and redesign as necessary to meet changing objectives. Interpret, analyze and prepare responses to new or proposed changes to complex legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance affecting workforce relations. Advise managers and director on the findings and recommendations and brief the staff on any resulting impact or change to program, process, or systems. Handle routine employee and labor relations casework as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized experience: For the GS-13 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Experience interpreting and applying Title 5 regulations, agency policies, negotiated labor agreements and federal case law in order to serve as a consultant to management officials on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) matters; AND - Experience leading or directing studies or projects affecting agency Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) programs or policies. Examples of such experience may include: - Providing advice and guidance to management on human resources issues related to performance or disciplinary action; OR - Coordinating and processing cases involving reports of investigation, removals, involuntary separations or other adverse actions; OR - Resolving work-related or personnel problems through discussions with employees and supervisors, review of records and reports and reference to established procedures and policies; OR - Providing advice, guidance, and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with the agency's policies and the appropriate human resources law, rule or regulation; OR - Developing or reviewing draft agency policies on human resources or related topics. Specialized experience: For the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Experience serving as a consultant to management officials on a variety of Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Relations (LR) matters; OR - Experience executing studies or projects affecting agency programs or policies. Examples of such experience may include: - Providing advice and guidance to management on human resources issues related to performance or disciplinary action; OR - Coordinating and processing cases involving reports of investigation, removals, involuntary separations or other adverse actions; OR - Resolving work-related or personnel problems through discussions with employees and supervisors, review of records and reports and reference to established procedures and policies; OR - Providing advice, guidance, and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with the agency's policies and the appropriate human resources law, rule or regulation; OR - Developing or reviewing draft agency policies on human resources or related topics. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: - For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. - For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. Education Additional Information During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position is a critical sensitive position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments click here: