Summary Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. About this agency Responsibilities Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. The incumbent of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations and Labor Relations) in the Office of Human Capital (OHC), Chief Management Officer, Office of the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States. The Office of Human Capital (OHC) provides leadership and direction in the formulation and implementation of human capital policies, programs, and systems to promote efficient and effective federal workforce management. OHC provides operational support and oversight for the full lifecycle of employment for employees of the EXIM. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective Labor Management Relations (LMR) program for the agency. Provides expert advice and assistance in the most complex areas of negotiating and administering labor agreements to include bargaining unit determinations, consolidation of bargaining-units, mediation, arbitration, questions of negotiability, and unfair labor practices. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of HR (Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer), drafts agency policy and guidance that are designed to provide optimum emphasis, leadership, and staff guidance that ensures continuous improvement in personnel management throughout the agency. At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to: Plans and develops programs for labor relations negotiation. Provides comprehensive and direct advice and guidance to agency personnel in person and/or by telephone or written correspondence on all facets of the labor relations program. Provides continuing advice on all aspects of labor relations. Provides research, analysis and application of law, regulations, standard procedures, case law and guidance from EXIM, OPM, MSPB, Department of Labor, courts, and other competent authorities to determine applicable requirements and best methods or techniques to be practiced in labor employee relations functions. Prepares responses to sensitive correspondence including, Congressional and union inquiries by obtaining information from the various sources. Evaluates, conducts, or participates in staff studies on programs to determine trends, problems, and corrective action. Serves as an agency representative or key witness in third-party proceedings. Presents management's position through written correspondence and appearances before various third parties, including arbitrators and the MSPB, FLRA, and FSIP. Represents the Agency in negotiating substantive personnel policy and other matters affecting working conditions Counsels, advises, and assists on actions concerning employee/management communications, grievances and appeals, disciplinary actions, and performance-based actions for both management and employees. Works with managers, supervisors, and employees in resolving highly controversial and politically sensitive problems. Provides advisory services, technical support, and policy guidance responsibilities include, but are not limited to suitability determinations, disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management, performance-based actions, grievances (administrative), appeals, special inquiries, and leave administration. Decides and/or develops consensus as to what actions will be taken in response to union demands for specific contract provisions, and for developing provisions to be proposed to the union for the purpose of resolving problems that have been experienced or to achieve more effective operations. Maintains a sensitivity to the roles, authorities, prerogatives, and responsibilities to all parties, both union and management, and strives to maintain a rapport where often divisive influences are involved. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience GS-13 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal or other equivalent pay system that has equipped you to perform the major duties of this position. This specialized experience includes: Experience of employee relations, discipline, appeal, telework, and other personnel management concepts, laws, rules, principles, and practices to research, interpret, develop, and advocate personnel policies, programs, and initiatives that affect the agency; Experience in applying broad labor relations concepts, principles, and practices, including non-traditional collaborative approaches to labor relations, labor-management partnership, alternative dispute resolution, interest-based bargaining, and facilitation, to provide staff advisory services on agency-wide issues pertaining to the potential impact of negotiations and third-party decisions concerning management rights as defined in statute; and Experience and skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clearly communicate instructions, guidance, and related information to various internal and external stakeholders. Specialized Experience GS-14 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal or other equivalent pay system that has equipped you to perform the major duties of this position. This specialized experience includes: Experience of advanced employee relations, discipline, appeal, telework, and other personnel management concepts, laws, rules, principles, and practices to research, interpret, develop, and advocate personnel policies, programs, and initiatives that affect the agency; Experience in applying broad labor relations concepts, principles, and practices, including non-traditional collaborative approaches to labor relations, labor-management partnership, alternative dispute resolution, interest-based bargaining, and facilitation, to provide staff advisory services on agency-wide issues pertaining to the potential impact of negotiations and third-party decisions concerning management rights as defined in statute; Experience and skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clearly communicate instructions, guidance, and related information to various internal and external stakeholders; and Experience in third party decisions effecting employee relations programs and negation strategies. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 11/04/2024, the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: Career Transition (ICTAP/CTAP) Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here.