Summary
This position is located in the Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. As a Industrial Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for the oversight of all human resources functions for one or more Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency (DOE/NNSA) Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts.
Duties
The Industrial Relations Specialist: Develops and reviews policies and procedures relating to the implementation of human resource management programs, plans, and processes of the assigned contractor to ensure human resources for DOE/NNSA mission accomplishments are provided efficiently and effectively. Provides recommendations to senior NNSA management regarding agency-wide policy in the area of contractor human resources and provides assistance with its development and implementation. Develops and negotiates advance agreements on costs for human resources in M&O contracts including provisions regarding the reasonableness of contractors' costs and practices for salaries, pay structures, annual compensation increase plans, individual executive salaries, workforce planning and utilization, employee benefits, such as vacation, holidays, paid time off, group insurance, pensions, and employee travel and relocation. Develops and negotiates annual performance measures for contractor human resource management activities which are included in various DOE/NNSA systems used to evaluate contractors (including the Performance Evaluation Plan, Objectives Matrix, Plant Appraisal process and the Award Fee determination process). Evaluates contractor performance against the annual measures and recommends final contractor appraisal for human resources to the appropriate management panel (e.g., Award Fee Board and/or Performance Appraisal Review Board). Performs other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q-level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.
Education
Education may not be substituted for experience Do not submit transcripts.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Applicants who score successfully on the assessment will be forwarded to the Human Resources Office who will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered. Note regarding USA Hire Assessment: This is a pay-banded position that is equivalent to the GS-13/14 level. The Assessment administered will be GS-13 equivalent, therefore, test results that remain on record in the USA Staffing system will reflect the GS-13 level only for this series (1101). Federal employees eligible for career transition assistance plans such as CTAP, or ICTAP, requesting selection priority, must meet the Qualifications requirements listed in this announcement and be found "well qualified" for the position. Well-qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective factors, demonstrated by proficiency in most of the requirements of the job, requiring only limited training or orientation to perform effectively. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM CTAP//ICTAP website for more information. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086310