The Social Security Administration’s (SSA), Office of Hearings Operations (OHO), Office of Executive Operations & Strategic Management (OEOSM) is seeking non-supervisory Human Resources Specialists. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly engaged
team at the forefront of federal labor & employee relations. These positions handle negotiations, grievances, unfair labor practices and discipline at the agency-wide level in a fast paced, dynamic, and engaging hybrid work environment.
Position Overview: Human Resources Specialists serve as the subject matter experts on labor and employee relations concepts, which include a variety of high-level research, advisory and consultative services to headquarters and field personnel in the development and interpretation of labor and employee relations policies, while developing proposals for negotiations, setting forth positions in casework, and attempting to assist managers in avoiding labor and employee relations problems.
Qualifications: To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen and have excellent communication,
organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and writing skills. You
must be able to conduct extensive legal and policy research and use in depth analysis to
identify/analyze issues or evidence used in formulating decisions.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or
equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped
applicants with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform
the duties of the position. Such experience must include interpreting and applying
laws, regulations, policy and procedures applicable to reasonable accommodation
requests, employee and labor relations, and negotiating with labor union representatives.
Applicants must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation and the selectee may be subject to serving a one-year
probationary period.
Salary & Advancement: The full performance level of this position is a GS-13. See OPM GS Pay Schedules: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages for more information on GS pay tables and locality pay.
Benefits Package:
- Earn 13 paid vacation days a year
- 20 days after 3 years
- 26 days after 15 years
- Earn 13 paid sick days each year
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Pension Benefits
- Optional Thrift Savings Plan
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Telework & Overtime Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Salary Increases
- GS positions have salary increases based on the number of years of successful performance. The longer you work for SSA, the more your salary will grow!
Documents to Submit: A resume that provides all of the information necessary to make qualifications and eligibility determinations (e.g., experience related to your qualifications for this position, grade levels and dates of your current and prior positions, etc.). To apply send documentation here: DCHO.Recruitment@ssa.gov.