U.S. Department of the Interior
Denver, CO, USA

Summary This position is part of the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or FWS) Joint Administrative Operations (JAO). As a Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee-Management Relations (EMR)) you will provide
direction/managerial guidance to team leads/functional staff with responsibility for the EMR Service Delivery Area, providing advisory services to managers regarding EMR matters, to include employee conduct/performance. Responsibilities Manage, plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of Service-wide programs, procedures and activities designed to provide Human Resources Operations (HRO) and services to managers, supervisors and employees. Provide direction and managerial guidance to the team leads and functional staff who have lead responsibility for the Employee-Management Relations SDA. Coordination of compliance with the Department of the Interior Anti-Harassment Policy, guidance on reasonable accommodations, and labor-management relations. Provide advisory services to managers regarding employee-management relations matters, to include employee conduct and performance. Develop and oversee a wide variety of special initiatives and projects related to the assigned SDA with the goal of increasing the effectiveness of Service-wide HRO Programs. Partner with management, employees, and customers to serve and advance the mission of the Service and the JAO. Direct a diverse team of Human Resources (HR) Specialists. Provide exceptional customer service and design innovative solutions to advance the goals of the program and support the mission and goals of the Service. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. • Requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Time-in-Grade requirements apply to status candidates Must be a permanent FWS employee or LMWFA eligible LMWFA eligibles may apply Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 03/27/2019 will be considered. Minimum Qualifications for the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee-Management Relations) at the GS-14 grade level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include: Manage, plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of Service-wide programs, procedures and activities designed to provide Human Resources Operations and services to managers, supervisors and employees; Knowledge of major Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department, and Service initiatives; .Provide direction and managerial guidance; Provides advisory services to managers regarding employee-management relations matters, to include employee conduct and performance; Knowledge of employee-management Relations rules, regulations, and policy requirements as established in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); Knowledge of HR programs, policies, and work methods; Knowledge of management/supervisory principles and practices; Skill in oral and written communication. 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. Current Appointees The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures: Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. • Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. • Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND • Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former Appointees • Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency, • Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; • Must apply for position within 2 years after separation, • Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND • Must have performed at an acceptable level Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Additional Information To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of 03/27/2019; OR More than one position may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. One position will be filled in EITHER of the following locations: Albuquerque, NM Anchorage, AK Atlanta, GA Bloomington, MN Denver, CO Falls Church, VA Hadley, MA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA A PCS move is not authorized. Supervisory Probationary Period: If you have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, you will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position. Conditions Of Employment DRIVER'S LICENSE: If you were to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle during your tenure, you would be required to have and maintain a valid State driver's license. Government Charge Card: If you are expected to travel on official business, you will be required to apply for a Government travel charge card within 30 days of entrance on duty into this position


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