Duties

• Provides management employee relations support to one or more serviced customer organizations, assist with questions regarding collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
• Provides technical advice and assistance to assigned organizations in resolution of employee relations issues regarding discipline, adverse action, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling and related functions.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves problems which require the interpretation and adaptation of standard operating procedures and practices, local and/or Army policies for delivering effective HR services to customers.
• Advises and assists employees, managers and supervisors on grievance procedures (administrative and negotiated) and appropriate options for proper resolution of conflicts or problems.
• Ensures disciplinary actions are taken in accordance with Army regulation and collective bargaining agreements. Drafts informal/formal letter/notices, which may include reprimands, proposals, decision letters and other correspondence for management.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Occasional travel for training purposes to off post locations is required
• Completed and signed copy of job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty
• This is a CHRA NAF Career Path II position. Incumbent must complete the requirements for CHRA NAF Career Path II within twenty-four (24) months of placement into the position
• Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Qualifications

1. Possess eighteen (18) months or more of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge in applying labor relations laws and management employee regulations.
2. Experience analyzing, evaluating and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated employee relations problems and issues.
3. Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)4. Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.

Highly Preferred : In addition to the qualifications listed above, applicants will possess six (6) months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office in an employee relations capacity and have successfully completed training in Customer Service, Organizational Structure, Basic Writing, and Time Management.

Note for Applicants : In order to receive full consideration for "highly preferred" criteria, the applicant must provide the following support documentation: Course Title, Course Description, Duration of course (i.e...3 hours or 3 days), Certificate of Completion and/or Training History or transcript.

Additional information

Area of Consideration :

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide.

Manual Application :

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 PM on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs :

• Allowances, differentials or incentives will not be paid.
• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit :

• It contains additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and past this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

Other :

• Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Eligible for situational telework as described by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) examples: not being allowed in the office due to a Pandemic, post closure due to inclement weather, etc.
• We recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.