Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will serve as the Chief, of the EMR Office responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the EMR function, ensuring that all aspects of the Employee Management Relations program comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Employee Management Relations function, ensuring that all aspects of the employee management relations program comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Represents the Employee Management Relations office with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Consults with key management officials to ensure that there is senior management level awareness and cooperation concerning Employee Relations programs, regulatory requirements and restraints, and changes affecting employee-management relations issues. Plans, assigns, and monitors the work to be accomplished by subordinates Represents the Employee Management Relations Office with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with high-ranking military or civilian managers and other key mission partners. Research and recommend appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency Advises the Commander, key managers, and supervisors on the full range of workforce effectiveness issues Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that includes researching, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting policy, regulations, statutory guidance, case law, and other source reference material for employee relations. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and regulatory requirements of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements in the federal government, Department of Defense, and the Air Force. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of the Employee Relations office. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and to ensure understanding and acceptance of findings in reports, special studies, or projects. Ability to maintain effective relationships with management officials, supervisors, employees, co-workers and others, to ensure cooperative resolution of problems, and to provide effective coordination of activities. Desired Skills: 5 years of experience as an Employee Management Relations Specialist desired 2 years of AcqDemo experience desired 2 years of Labor Relations experience desired PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.