The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR) with subject matter expertise in all matters of Employee/Labor Relations within the VISN. The incumbent serves as a Lead Employee Relations Specialist when resolving Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR) issues within the VISN Shared Services Unit (SSU).
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Resolving difficult and complex problems which could have a direct impact on the department mission. Working closely with staff and operational officials, employee groups, etc., to develop and explore labor relations alternatives to improve policies, techniques and procedures.
Analyzing, evaluating and developing major aspects of agency-wide labor relations programs that require isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, and developing new concepts and methodologies. Resolving issues of sensitivity and potential controversy that may promote advances in principal human resources plans, goals, objectives and milestones.
Serving as a staff subject matter expert to other consultants handling negotiations that typically involve the development of new approaches.
Serving as a technical advisor to management on the potential impact of negotiations and third-party decisions, charges of unfair labor practices, negotiability issues, and impasse resolutions as they relate to organizational and mission goals Leading the community of HR Specialists (ER/LR) practitioners VISN-wide through regular communications on relevant changes in ER/LR laws, regulations and policy, via diverse modalities including community of practice conference calls where an exchange of information and sharing of expertise enhances competency within the discipline throughout the VISN.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Compressed: May be authorized, will be discussed during the interview process. Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR)/PD99969S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
douglas.bush@va.gov · (304) 266-8950
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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