Duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS), you will:

* Provide expert-level advice in the area of Employee and Labor Relations. Serve as a trouble-shooter, providing authoritative advice and guidance on complex problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods.

* Serve as the policy-level specialist and as a principal management resource, spokesperson, strategist, and practitioner in Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and arbitration proceedings for the field facility, as well as in national collective-bargaining negotiations.

* Serve as an expert in all Labor-Management Relations issues affecting management at the field facility, e.g., significant grievances and arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, representational and negotiability petitions, impasse proceedings, etc.

* Research pertinent laws, regulations, and case law; develop theory of defense/strategy based upon professional judgment and consultations with supervisor. Coordinate with Legal Counsel and the Department of the Treasury as appropriate.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.

* A one-year probationary period may be required.

* Must successfully complete a background investigation.

* Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.

* Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

* Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

* If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

* Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

* Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-MINT-354. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Key Requirements:

* Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."

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* Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by 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 resume.

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:

* Providing advice and assistance, program administration, research and case management in matters related to Employee Relations involving conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

* We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

* This is a non-bargaining unit position.

* We offer opportunities for telework.

* We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

* 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).

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

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