Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR)

About this role

To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR), at GS-0201-12/13, you must possess the required experience specific to the grade you're applying to. For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: Applying Federal HR laws, regulations, case law, agency policy, and/or OPM guidance to ensure legally compliant and consistent ER/LR practices.(e.g., employee relations, labor relations, leave administration.

Advising management on Labor Relations (LR) matters, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, advising on negotiability, and assisting in resolving grievances under negotiated and administrative grievance procedures. Skill in applying employee and labor relations, disciplinary and adverse actions, performance-based actions (e.g., performance improvement plans, within-grade increase denials, etc.). Preparing and reviewing ER documentation such as proposals and decisions for disciplinary/adverse actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and written counseling.

Conducting fact-finding, analyzing evidence, and recommending appropriate actions for disciplinary and adverse actions (e.g., reprimands, suspensions, removals). For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Advises management and drafts responses on behalf of management to address employee performance and misconduct.

Develops and provides training in labor and employee relations processes and procedures to different levels of management with various knowledge or experience. Advises management and drafts responses on behalf of management in labor relations matters such as grievances, unfair labor practices, requests for information, changes in working conditions, and contract bargaining. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 11/05/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 11/05/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.