Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) Temporary Promotion

Summary

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

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Organizational Location :

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Employee and Labor Relations, in Irving, Texas, Santa Ana, California, and Washington, District of Columbia.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates :

02 / 28 / 2025 to 03 / 06 / 2025Salary :

159,244 - $195,200 per yearPay scale & grade :

GS 15Locations :

1 vacancy in the following locations : Remote job :

NoTelework eligible :

NoTravel Required :

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursed :

NoAppointment type :

Temporary Promotion - 6 monthsWork schedule :

Full-timeService :

CompetitivePromotion potential :

15Supervisory status :

YesDrug test :

YesAnnouncement number :

OHC-12688051-MP-SACControl number :

832865200

Duties

The incumbent must be a customer service professional who can work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the supervisor and principal authority for ICE's employee relations program. The incumbent provides leadership and expert policy advice and guidance in developing and implementing employee relations policies and strategies. Typical work assignments include :

Use a mastery of employee relations knowledge, including strategies and techniques for improving ICE's employee relations program by applying new techniques and methodologies.Provide policy leadership and expert technical advice and guidance within OHC / ICE on the implementation of ICE's employee relations program.Serve as the ICE employee relations policy point of contact for other agencies and components on issues concerning employee discipline.Serve as the ICE employee relations policy representative on interagency working groups for the development of employee relations policies.Establish and maintain effective relationships with ICE program offices and create, promote, and maintain a constructive and collaborative employee relations environment.Keep abreast of developments in employee relations policy.Advise management on the impact of changes to statutory or regulatory responsibilities to maintain and effectuate employee discipline.Manage and independently prepare employee relations policy papers, position papers, briefing books, and progress reports pertaining to matters of interest to senior officials throughout ICE.Initiate and monitor studies and analyses affecting management of program requirements such as funding, milestones, and deliverables necessary to implement the employee relations program.

Requirements

Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.You must successfully pass a drug screen.Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must certify registration with Selective Service.Time in Grade : Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Probationary Period : You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as :

Directing a comprehensive employee relations program;Serving as a program manager / policy expert in employee relations with oversight regarding designing and conducting comprehensive studies;Evaluating and making employee relations recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for complex agency projects;Providing guidance and consultation to management on a variety of employee relations issues;Developing policy statements, procedural instructions, and program guidelines necessary for establishing, communicating, and carrying out the employee relations program.Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is at the full performance level.

E-Verify :

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Suitability :

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an application and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.

Background Investigation :

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

Supervisory Probationary Period :

This is a supervisory position. First time supervisors and / or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

Benefits :

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including : health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include : flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using an Assessment Questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job :

Employee RelationsManaging Human ResourcesPartnering

Based on your responses, you will receive a score from the Assessment Questionnaire between 70 and 100.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $159,244 - $195,200