Supervisory HR Specialist (ER/LR) Detail/Temporary Promotion

Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist with subject matter expertise in all matters of Employee/Labor Relations within the VISN. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Employee Relations Specialist when resolving Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR) issues within the VISN Shared Services Unit (SSU). *This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days but may be extended or made permanent without further competition.*

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards We are recruiting for two Supervisory HR Specialist (ER/LR) positions within Shared Service Unit (SSU); one for HAS 2.2 and one for HAS 2.4. Major duties include but not limited to: Plans work and carries out activities to manage employee/labor relations for an integrated healthcare network. Monitors, evaluates, and adjusts plans, considering organizational needs and viewpoints, regulatory and legal limits, and organizational changes. Provides guidance in especially unresolved, complex cases, referring to the supervisor only those problems which exceed the scope of the organizations serviced. Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance to management and senior leadership officials on sensitive, serious, and controversial employee labor relations issues regarding employees in a wide variety of occupations, including Title 5 General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG), administrative and clinical, and Title 38, with substantial differences in working conditions, entitlement, and occupational practices and policies. Responds to inquiries about disciplinary actions, grievances, and appeals concerning timeliness, documentation, and other requirements. Serves as subject matter expert regarding policies and procedures pertaining to Disciplinary Appeals Boards (DAB), Office of Whistleblower and Accountability Protection (OWAP), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), among others. Analyzes changes to regulations, policies, etc. for impact on the labor relations program; determines need for impact and implementation or full bargaining at the appropriate level (for example, local, network or national bargaining). Reviews third-party involvement in negotiations and represents the network in complex cases, serves as a point of contact on third-party proceedings arising from the labor management programs, such as unfair labor practice charges. Represent management at arbitrations and in situations involving proceedings before other third parties, as appropriate. Works with other Human Resource Specialists in identifying potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of human resources, solve problems, or enhance program effectiveness. Evaluates unit productivity, quality, regulatory compliance, and technical competence. Makes changes in work assignments and workflow; balances workload among positions to increase effectiveness of operations. Meets with subordinates to discuss production reports, offers and solicits recommendations for improvement, and ensures staff maintain optimum case load management. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EST Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory HR Specialist (ER/LR) Detail/Temporary Promotion/PD99980A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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