Summary This position is located in the Workforce Relations Division, Regional Human Resources Service unit for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Duty Station: Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup Service Unit in Gallup, New Mexico. The employee serves as an advisor and consultant to client organization managers on employee and labor relations matters including employee conduct, performance and disciplinary actions. Responsibilities This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not re-apply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Reviews actions of performance and/or conduct actions submitted by supervisors and provides guidance on complex and/or sensitive issues. Reviews routine to complex, multi-issue, and multi-party complaints or grievances. Provides advice on the preparation of disciplinary and adverse action, and administrative grievance, and evidentiary documents required to execute the actions while complying the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and regional policies and regulations. Reviews Performance Management Appraisal Management (PMAP) or other performance and conduct related action on complex and/ or sensitive issues that can be address at the lowest level. Review actions of Union grievance submitted by supervisors and provide guidance on complex and/or sensitive issues on Union grievance response by complying with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) formal grievances process. Assists in reviews and analyzes the effects of proposed and actual changes to employee relations policies and guidelines that impacts a significant organizational segment of an organization, such as a Regional Office, Service unit, or major field unit. Analyzes the effects of changes in laws and regulations and develops, reviews, and analyzes new or proposed labor relations policies, procedures, and guidelines that impact a significant organizational segment of an organization. Provides client managers, supervisors, and employees with information and interpretations of the Regional Human Resources Office's employee conduct and performance management, procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines. Provides quarterly managers and supervisors trainings on the new and updated Regional Human Resources rules, regulations, policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Serves as a technical advisor in cases with potential impact on a labor relations program area in a major organizational segment, such as a service unit or regional office. Prepares the final employee and labor case files for potential appeal cases of the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) or Arbitration and identify training needs for supervisor after reviewing the final case file. Reviews complex leave package with the applicable medical certification. Provides approval letter for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Paid Parental Leave. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: researching applicable laws, policies and case law and analyzing facts to advise management on employee relations matters; researching applicable laws, policies and case law and analyzing the facts to assess potential impact and precedent-setting implications to advise management on labor relations matters; serving as Management's chief negotiator in impact and implementation negotiations and advising management on negotiability issues; and providing advice and assistance to management representatives on the technical aspects of personnel administration during formal hearings, grievances, and appeals. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. There are no incentives available for this position. There is no government housing available.