Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations)

This position is located in the Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Human Resources & Administration, Office of the Chief in Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Office of Labor Management Relations (LMR). The mission of LMR is to promote labor management relations throughout the Department to enable VA to improve delivery of services to Veterans and their families and to create a positive work environment. Assists the Executive Director, LMR, in formulating Department-wide strategies, policies and programs to ensure that the Department's bargaining obligations, labor relations goals, and training goals are accomplished. Participates in the assessment of LMR requirements and reviews the effectiveness of current Department labor-management relations policies, plans, procedures, and standards. Determines and develops strategic goals, objectives, strategies, plans, and resource requirements, and monitors program effectiveness. Works with the Office of the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, Human Resources and Administration heads of VA Administrations, staff office directors, or other top officials of those organizations regarding issues of mutual interest. Develops resolutions to national and local labor-management conflicts, labor relations litigation matters, and policy or program-related matters of exceptional importance. The incumbent is a key player in the development of the VA's national labor-management relations priorities. Recommends general policies, plans, procedures, and standards for program formulation and operational activities related to the achievement of labor-management relations goals and objectives. Provides advice and assistance to key staff officials/program officials in determining and establishing affirmative approaches necessary for those offices to meet their labor relations obligations. Monitors the implementation, on a nation-wide basis, of new labor-management relations policies and programs approved by the Executive Director, the OCHCO, the Assistant Secretary for HRA, or the Secretary. Ensures that the issues and/or concerns of those officials are taken fully into account in the implementation process and that appropriate matters are coordinated with other interested VA organizations. Serves as personal and confidential advisor to the Executive Director. As such, the incumbent plays an integral part in the decision-making process - involving all aspects of the management of resources for the Office. Advises the Executive Director on matters that relate to managerial efficiency, workflow, and human resources management. Initiates and implements procedures and standards necessary to ensure all services and programs are provided within acceptable timeframes and quality standards. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director in regard to organizational structure, positions management, and related matters to ensure the effective and efficient operation of LMR. Serves as a first-level supervisor for LMR staff, which consists predominantly of GS-14 Labor Relations Specialists who provide review, analysis, briefings, advice and recommendations across the Department on highly technical and complex labor relations issues. Other duties may be assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD41668-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized