Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for an obligated Full-Time Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) (NH-0201-03) to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 96TH Test Wing, 96th Force Support Squadron, Civilian Personnel Section, Employee Management & Relations Office at Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, FL.
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
• Paid Time-Off:
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, check out the following link:
https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_
Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Telework Information:
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed “Unscheduled Telework.”
Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% Travel possible
Temp/Term Statement:
• This is an Obligated position.
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $86,962 - $134,435 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 16 May 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
• 1 year of experience with employee relations or labor relations concepts.
• Certification for Basic Employee Management Relations/Labor Management Relations Course
Mission/Purpose:
In this position you will serve as an Employee Relations Specialist performing duties in support of employee and management relations with the responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range advisory services for assigned organizations typified by complex organizational structures and dynamic, professional and/or scientific missions. Resolve difficult employee relations issues for a wide variety of organizations with varying missions. Advise management on a wide range of difficult/complex conduct and performance issues encompassing all areas of concern (leave/absences, hours of work, awards, supervisor records, ethics, workers’ compensation, drug/alcohol abuse, unemployment compensation, grievances/complaints/appeals, disciplinary & adverse actions, and physically restricted employees, etc.). Advises on Performance Management Programs, giving specific directions on procedural/regulatory requirements for correcting complex conduct problems, administering disciplinary & adverse actions. Serve as a technical advisor/representative for management/legal staff before third parties. Interpret laws/rules/regulations and local policies for management and conducts more extensive research to resolve complex/controversial problems. Prepares/assists management with preparation of written employee notifications, ensuring such documents are regulatory compliant and legally sufficient. Interprets negotiated contract for management/employees. As needed, assists with arbitrations, mediations, contract negotiations, and Unfair Labor Practices; prepares/presents managements case to protect the governments interests.
Major Duties:
• Provides employee relations (ER) assistance to management for assigned organizations of a complex nature.
• Consults/assists with complex/controversial conduct-related issues.
• Independently serves as point of contact for one or more ER programs.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance
• May be subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approx. 5 days/year
• In depth knowledge of a wide range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise senior managers regarding corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques; and the basic relationships of the various HR disciplines.
• Knowledge of in-depth legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical techniques sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent, and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations.
• Skill in gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.