THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (LABOR RELATIONS) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1034P01 and is part of the NC HRO, National Guard (JFHQNC-HRO/ Manning Document 1723 / 040).
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Enlisted (E5 to E6) BASE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement. Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions. Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques.
As a Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations), GS-0201-11, you will be responsible for labor contract negotiations and administration. These include multiple contracts and multiple bargaining units. Consults with all levels of management to include The State Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, Air Commander, Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commanders, and Army National Guard (ARNG) Directorate technicians, to develop agency policies on and positions for negotiation to include researching impact of potential union proposals. May serve as chief negotiator. Serves as participating member, or advisor to the management negotiating team(s) providing advice for developing management proposals, negotiating strategies, and when the union's proposals may be non-negotiable under federal law and regulations. Applies a wide range of Human Resources (HR) case law, principles, practices and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations. Utilizes legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and analytical skill sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. Establishes the state's position in impasse situations including the preparation of documentary material for review by a third party. Advises management on the day-to-day administration of the collective bargaining agreement(s). Interprets the intent of the contractual language and attempts to resolve problems that arise over application of contract provisions. Assists managers and supervisors in informally resolving disputes with union officials concerning the interpretation and/or application of the agreement. Meets with union representatives during the life of the contract to negotiate impact of new programs and policies, reductions-in-force, etc. Assist the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) in arranging for and conducting union certification elections. Trains supervisors in the provisions of negotiated agreements and other aspects of labor management relations. Develops and represents the state's position in administrative proceedings such as unfair labor practices, grievance proceedings, impasses and arbitrations. Advises all levels of management to include The Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, Air Commander, ANG Group Commanders, and ARNG Directorate technicians relative to appropriate procedures to follow. Conducts investigations and consults with National Guard Bureau (NGB) Labor and Management Division to keep them informed of the issues involved. Prepares briefs, position papers, etc., and assists witnesses in preparing testimony. Contacts NGB Headquarters staff for assistance on the more complex issues for which precedents are not available or could have an impact on major Guard programs. Serves as point of contact to union representatives, NGB, and management on labor relation's problems. Serves as committee and/or hearing technical advisor/representative at hearings before such agencies as Federal Services Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Courts and National Guard Bureau. Perform other duties assigned.