Human Resources Specialist

Job SummaryThe incumbent of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations) for the Department of Behavioral Health/Office of the Chief of Staff. Responsible for providing authoritative advisory services to management involving a variety of difficult, urgent, sensitive and controversial LER problems/issues. Educate management on and adherence with collective bargaining agreements. Assists in the management of pivotal collective bargaining units; participates in collective bargaining negotiations and serves as spokesperson as needed; assists in handling unfair labor practice filings, impact and effects bargaining, and grievance-arbitration proceedings. Conducts research and assists in the preparation for contract negotiations and arbitration cases, Unfair Labor Practices, employee appeal hearings, grievance responses, advisory opinions, and provides advice regarding disciplinary/performance matters and draft advance and final disciplinary notices. Presents findings and recommendations orally and/or in writing to facilitate information and sound decision-making. Serves as liaison with management and employees on LER activities.This position is Not in a collective bargaining unitArea of consideration: Open to the PublicFirst Screening Date: December 2, 2025; and every two weeks thereafterDuration of Appointment: PermanentTour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – FridayWork Location: St. Elizabeths Hospital1100 Alabama Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20032Qualifications RequirementThis position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.LICENSURENoneEDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or EquivalencyWork ExperienceExperience providing expert labor and employee relations advisory services.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is usually performed in an office setting.Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Security Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:Criminal background check;Traffic record check (as applicable);Consumer credit check (as applicable);Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; andPost-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.THIS POSITION ALSO REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALA person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.