This position is located in the Office of Chief Human Capital Officer, employee Services Division. The ideal candidate for this position will have labor and employee relations supervisory experience, expert federal HR policy knowledge, and experience in advising leaders on complex conduct, performance, grievance, labor relations, and workforce matters.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will supervise labor and employee relations staff by assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work products, evaluating performance, and providing guidance on complex HR matters..
Typical assignments include: Advising supervisors, managers, and senior executives on complex conduct, performance, attendance, grievance, disciplinary, dispute resolution, and labor relations matters Overseeing the interpretation and application of federal HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to employee and labor relations programs.
Developing, reviewing, and recommending policies, procedures, guidance, and process improvements to improve operational effectiveness within the assigned HR program area. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including HR leadership, program offices, DHS, OPM, and other partners, to resolve complex workforce issues and support emergency operations requirements. What else do I need to know?
At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites.
All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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khya.wimberly@fema.dhs.gov · (771) 202-3871
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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