Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations & Labor Relations)

To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (LER), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Interpreting, clarifying, and applying a wide range of HR case law, federal regulations, Executive Orders, and precedent decisions to provide technical LER advice to all levels of management. Representing management in negotiations, labor-management partnerships, and third-party hearings. Providing expert advisory services to supervisors on complex employee relations matters. Developing, conducting, and evaluating LER training programs, which includes mentoring trainees on a daily basis, monitoring progress against Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and reviewing work to ensure regulatory consistency. 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.