Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR)
Summary This position is located at the Indian Health Service, Portland Area Office in Portland, OR.
This position serves as an advisor and consultant to organization managers on employee labor relations matters including employee conduct, performance and disciplinary actions.
Plans, develops and implements internal guidance and provides regulatory and policy advice and assistance on workforce relations matters.
Serves as technical expert/advisor and consultant on labor program, policy, or practices.
Responsibilities Provides client managers, supervisors, and employees with information and interpretations of the Western Region Human Resources Office's (WRHRO) employee conduct and performance management, benefits administration, and other work life programs, procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines, when the issues addressed require substantial interpretation, there is potential for controversy, and/or the issue involves more than one area of Human Resources (HR) policy.
Reviews performance and conduct related actions and provides guidance on complex and/or sensitive issues, such as those that conflict with past practices, involve highly visible or political situations, or have the attention of labor organizations or other groups.
Reviews routine to complex, multi-issue and multi-party complaints or grievances; conducts personal interviews and other fact finding to advise management of alternative and optional approaches to resolve the situations.
Provides advice on the preparation of disciplinary and adverse action, grievance, and appeal letters and documents required to execute the actions.
Reviews and analyzes the effects of proposed and actual changes to employee relations policies and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an organization, such as a Regional Office, Center, or major field installation.
Develops and communicates Western Region HR Office-wide positions and interpretations on conduct-related decisions, rulings, appeals, guidelines, and new or revised instructions to managers, peers, employees, and employee organizations.
Develops changed or new policies and procedures to promote and implement revised conduct administration program principles, practices, and criteria to promote organizational efficiencies.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.
S.
Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation:
If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.
If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.
If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-12:
1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, such as:
researching applicable laws, policies and case law and analyzing facts to advise management on employee relations matters; researching applicable laws, policies and case law and analyzing the facts to assess potential impact and precedent-setting implications to advise management on labor relations matters; serving as Management's chief negotiator in impact and implementation negotiations and advising management on negotiability issues; and providing advice and assistance to management representatives on the technical aspects of personnel administration during formal hearings, grievances, and appeals.
Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education There are no education requirements.
Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption.
If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required.
Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.
These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.
https:
//www.
hhs.
gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.
html.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.
Recommended Skills Administration Fact Finding Human Resources Immunization Labor Relations Negotiation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position serves as an advisor and consultant to organization managers on employee labor relations matters including employee conduct, performance and disciplinary actions.
Plans, develops and implements internal guidance and provides regulatory and policy advice and assistance on workforce relations matters.
Serves as technical expert/advisor and consultant on labor program, policy, or practices.
Responsibilities Provides client managers, supervisors, and employees with information and interpretations of the Western Region Human Resources Office's (WRHRO) employee conduct and performance management, benefits administration, and other work life programs, procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines, when the issues addressed require substantial interpretation, there is potential for controversy, and/or the issue involves more than one area of Human Resources (HR) policy.
Reviews performance and conduct related actions and provides guidance on complex and/or sensitive issues, such as those that conflict with past practices, involve highly visible or political situations, or have the attention of labor organizations or other groups.
Reviews routine to complex, multi-issue and multi-party complaints or grievances; conducts personal interviews and other fact finding to advise management of alternative and optional approaches to resolve the situations.
Provides advice on the preparation of disciplinary and adverse action, grievance, and appeal letters and documents required to execute the actions.
Reviews and analyzes the effects of proposed and actual changes to employee relations policies and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an organization, such as a Regional Office, Center, or major field installation.
Develops and communicates Western Region HR Office-wide positions and interpretations on conduct-related decisions, rulings, appeals, guidelines, and new or revised instructions to managers, peers, employees, and employee organizations.
Develops changed or new policies and procedures to promote and implement revised conduct administration program principles, practices, and criteria to promote organizational efficiencies.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.
S.
Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation:
If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.
If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.
If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-12:
1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, such as:
researching applicable laws, policies and case law and analyzing facts to advise management on employee relations matters; researching applicable laws, policies and case law and analyzing the facts to assess potential impact and precedent-setting implications to advise management on labor relations matters; serving as Management's chief negotiator in impact and implementation negotiations and advising management on negotiability issues; and providing advice and assistance to management representatives on the technical aspects of personnel administration during formal hearings, grievances, and appeals.
Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education There are no education requirements.
Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption.
If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required.
Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.
These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.
https:
//www.
hhs.
gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.
html.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.
Recommended Skills Administration Fact Finding Human Resources Immunization Labor Relations Negotiation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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