AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage an Employee Relations Specialist who will perform comprehensive fact-finding case work in support of AG’s federal government clients on a part-time or full-time, ad hoc, as-needed basis. The work ranges from a variety of issues surrounding the independent review and analysis of cases that get referred to the federal Employee Relationship Office. The case load is anticipated to average 12 – 18 cases per year, the work is to be performed 100% remote, home based in coordination with the AG Project Manager and the designated federal client manager. 

The WORK

• Conduct independent fact-finding investigations for complex, highly controversial and precedent setting workplace misconduct / conduct and harassment cases.
• Review allegations, determine interviewees (names, roles at agency and POC) and identify needed documentation.
• Develop questions and conduct interviews with appropriate individuals.
• Gather necessary documents to support interview statements and draft sworn statements for signature.
• Analyze all statements and documentation to assess whether allegation(s) are substantiated.
• Utilize CFR, Part 752 to provide client management with a written report that summarizes the issues and an analysis of substantiated or non-substantiated allegations.
• Include statements and documentation in reports to support the analysis and conclusions.
• Identify the causes of any underlying personnel management weaknesses discovered during the fact-finding investigation.
• Provide briefings to client management and help facilitate discussions on interpretation of applicable laws, rules and regulations to identify next steps.