Job Description

Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR) | GS-13 | Non-Competitive Appointment Washington Headquarters Services — Labor Management & Employee Relations Alexandria, VA (Mark Center)

Are you a seasoned Labor Relations professional who has sat across the table from union negotiators, represented management in arbitration, and can walk in on Day 1 ready to carry a full caseload? This is that role.

We are sourcing candidates through a non-competitive appointment pathway for an immediate critical fill. Apply using Easy Apply, resumes will be screened by our talent acquisition team and referred directly to the hiring manager. Screening closes this week. Referrals go out next week.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a senior individual contributor role within the Labor Management & Employee Relations (LMER) Division, supporting the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), and organizations serviced by Washington Headquarters Services. You will serve as a technical expert on the full spectrum of labor and employee relations matters under Title 5 and Title 10.

Core responsibilities include representing agency management before arbitration hearings and unfair labor practice (ULP) proceedings, serving as a member of management negotiating teams and developing proposals and counterproposals at the bargaining table, advising senior leaders on grievances, adverse and disciplinary actions, representing the agency before FSIP, FMCS, FLRA, MSPB, and OSC, and managing a complex caseload spanning multiple bargaining units covering administrative, technical, law enforcement, trade, and custodial forces.

This is not an entry-level ER/LR role. You will own the most sensitive and precedent-setting cases in the division.

What We're Looking For

Candidates without demonstrated experience in the areas below will not move forward.

Required:

• Federal labor relations experience under Title 5 and/or Title 10
• Collective bargaining — you have been at the table developing and negotiating management proposals
• Arbitration hearing experience, you have represented management or the agency before an arbitrator
• Unfair labor practice (ULP) charge response and proceedings
• Advising management on adverse actions, grievances, and MSPB appeals
• DoD or DoW organizational experience strongly preferred
• Ready to contribute immediately, minimal ramp-up time expected

Preferred:

• Experience in a multi-bargaining-unit environment
• Familiarity with FSIP and FMCS proceedings
• AcqDemo or DCIPS personnel system experience

Eligibility — Non-Competitive Appointment

This position is being filled through non-competitive hiring authorities. You must be eligible under one of the following:

• Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
• 30% or More Disabled Veteran
• Schedule A (disability appointment)
• Current federal employee (competitive service)
• Tenured federal employee (reinstatement eligible)

Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway and note your eligibility in your resume or a brief cover note, we will make the determination during screening.

Compensation & Conditions

• Series/Grade: GS-0201-13
• Duty Station: Alexandria, VA, Mark Center
• Security Clearance: Secret (must be obtainable)
• Drug Testing Designated Position
• Travel: Up to 20%
• FLSA: Exempt

How to Apply

Click Easy Apply and submit your resume. No cover letter required, though you are welcome to include one. Our team will review all submissions and contact qualified candidates for next steps. Referrals to the hiring manager go out next week — do not delay.

This position is not posted on USAJobs. This LinkedIn post is the only application channel.

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