Duties

1. The position is responsible for labor contract negotiations and administration that include multiple contracts and multiple bargaining units within the State. Consults with all levels of management to include the State Adjutant General, State Deputy Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, Air Commander, Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commanders, and Army National Guard Army National Guard (ARNG) Directorate positions, to develop agency policies on and positions for negotiation to include researching potential union proposals. May serve as chief negotiator. Serves as participating member, or advisor to the management negotiating team(s) providing advice on developing management proposals, negotiating strategies, and when union's proposals may be nonnegotiable under federal law and regulations. Applies a wide range of Human Resources (HR) case law, principles, practices and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations. Utilizes legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and analytical skill sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. Establishes the state's position in impasse situations including the preparation of documentary material for review by a third party. Interprets the intent of the contractual language and attempts to resolve problems that arise over application of contract provisions. Assists managers and supervisors in informally resolving disputes with union officials concerning the interpretation and/or application of the agreement. Meets with union representatives during the life of the contract to negotiate impact of new programs and policies, reductions-in-force, etc. Assists the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) in arranging for and conducting union certification elections. Trains supervisors in the provisions of negotiated agreements and other aspects of labor management relations.

2. Develops and represents the state's position in administrative proceedings such as unfair labor practices, grievance proceedings, impasses and arbitrations. Advises all levels of management in determining appropriate procedures to follow. Conducts investigations and consults with National Guard Bureau (NGB) Labor and Management Services Division to keep them informed of the issues involved. Prepares briefs, positions papers, etc., and assists witnesses in preparing testimony. Serves as point of contact to union representatives, NGB, and management on labor relations problems. Maintains contact with operating officials in the state to keep them apprised of labor relations policies and procedures and to ensure that the supervisor's need for formal training is identified and information is provided to the Adjutant General on any requirement for program guidance.

3. Provides Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) services and advice or other non-adversarial problem solving approaches such as advocacy, mediation, interest-based bargaining, etc., for a variety of human resources problems encountered by management and employees. Resolutions offered may be non-binding but are to be in the best interest of the National Guard. This may include advice and guidance to the State Human Resources Office. Advises on Technician, AGR and State issues that are sensitive, serious or controversial. Problems involve issues such as ethics, discrimination and fraud that require special treatment due to the potential embarrassment to the activity, impact on employee morale, or subsequent impact on the group(s) involved. Provides advice and assistance to management on preparing disciplinary and adverse actions. Reviews draft adverse actions to ensure compliance with existing law, rule or regulation. Prepares necessary correspondence and documentation for appeal processes. Provides information on employee rights and obligations.

4. Provides continuing advice to supervisors and management representatives on the variety of formal and informal methods available to assist them in carrying out their supervisory responsibilities. Analyzes facts from individual actions, reports and routine advisory services to correct existing employee relations problems or identify potential problems. Advises employees on the substance of specific personal matters such as supervisory relationships. Advisory services are performed with organizations that are characterized by a normal diversity of occupations ranging from trades through administrative, moderate in size or large with few communication problems and relatively stable mission. May facilitate development and administration of labor management partnership. May plan and assign work and provide guidance and technical assistance to an assistant.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents: Supporting Veterans' Preference documents- if claiming.

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• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11963448
  
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  Agency contact information

  Benjamin O'Neal

  Email

  benjamin.w.oneal.civ@army.mil

  Address

  ID Human Resource Office Air
  4794 Gen Manning Ave
  Boise, ID 83705
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  

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