Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

JobSummary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

LowGrade

04

HighGrade

04

PromotionPotential

NA

SubAgencyName

BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

OrganizationCodes

DD/NV27

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

Serving Those Who Serve

TravelCode

2

MajorDuties

• The incumbent serves as the Headquarters, Marine Corps Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Employee and Labor Relations expert. Employee Relations: Provides advice and assistance in establishing and maintaining employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, morale, and discipline. Facilitates discussions for exploring probable causes, contributing factors, and possible courses of action to resolve problems and better relationships. Provides advice and assistance to higher level supervisors to develop an awareness of the human needs and reactions of employees and suggest constructive methods for dealing with problems arising from indifference, personality conflicts, and poor work habits or behavior problems. Assists the supervisors in correcting work deficiencies, poor performance, and/or leave abuse. Informs supervisors of regulatory and other requirements to be considered in effecting disciplinary actions, removals, suspensions, and in resolving grievances and appeals related to formal disciplinary actions taken and assists in development of required correspondence/documents. May serve as advisory or participant in hearings concerning grievances, removals, disciplinary actions, etc. Works closely with Counsel on adverse actions. Provides counseling to employees on complaints or inquiries not referred by employee to supervisor; refers employee to appropriate organization or obtains information for the employee. Participates in the Reasonable Accommodation Committee for MR/MF employees. Provides assistance to managers on grievances and appeal cases and may conduct impartial investigations of employee complaints on management policies or working conditions. Reviews, in conjunction with Program Manager, formal grievances or appeals from actions taken by Headquarters. Labor Relations: Provides advisory services to field commands on management's positions for bargaining with unions. May participate in negotiations proceedings - advising commands on applicability and interpretation of and arbitration decisions and precedent decisions of the Federal Labor Relations Authority to the local situation. May act as management's representative in arbitration and administrative hearings. Assists Program Manager and Branch Head in development and revision of personnel policy. May represent the component with DoN and DoW. Reviews and analyzes results of congressional committees, legislation, regulatory changes, case decisions, and higher-level directives to determine their impact on Marine Corps NAF elements. Maintains current knowledge of public and private sector personnel practices and procedures, to ensure that best industry practices are incorporated into Marine Corps personnel policy. Develops and assists with policy development and revisions for interpretation and guidance material for promulgation to field commands. Develops training and briefing materials for managers, human resources specialists, and HQMC and higher-level officials, or input into legislative proceedings. Monitors implementation of personnel policy by field commands through informal feedback mechanisms such as requests for policy interpretation, guidance, and waivers, as well as through surveys, personnel management evaluations, IG inspections or management assistance visits. Uses results to determine need for policy changes or issuance of interpretation or guidance. May participate as a team member to conduct Personnel Management Evaluations at the field commands. Represents HQ MR/MF in unemployment hearings. Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager (Human Resources, Policy & Operations) receiving assignments in the form of overall program objectives to be met and scope of support services to be provided. Operates independently on a day-to-day basis with substantial freedom in planning and organizing the work. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Evaluations

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

HowToApply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Resumes with personal photos will not be considered for this vacancy. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

WhatToExpectNext

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.

RequiredDocuments

Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"

Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

BenefitsUrl

https://careers.usmc-mccs.org#nav-benefits

OtherInformation

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations 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 on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

KeyRequirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AnnouncementClosingTypeOption

01

AgencyContactEmail

hqhr.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org

AgencyContactPhone

703/432-0435

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType