Remote Human Rights Researcher Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/LABOR RELATIONS) (T32), Position Description Number D2957000/D2958000 and is part of the AL HRO Staffing ARMY, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: JFHQ/HRO, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW3 C. WALKER
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GS 09:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Provides counseling to management, employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, and explaining retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options. Researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement. Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C). Determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents. Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees. Provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons. Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance. Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Provides initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Advises and counsels management, employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, and explaining retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options. Researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement. Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C). Determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents. Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees. Provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons. Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance. Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Provides initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them.
LABOR RELATIONS: Advises management and employees on labor laws, rules, and regulations regarding labor issues that are sensitive, critical, or controversial in nature. Provide advisory services to management, promote the efficiency of the service, train supervisors how to remedy employee deficiencies using both formal and informal methodologies, while simultaneously establishing a constructive workforce. Maintains awareness of contemporary developments and regulatory guidance. Works daily with other HR Specialists assigned within the HRO on matters which impact other HR functional areas. Monitors the lifecycle of the collective bargaining agreement. Establishes and maintains relationships with labor organizations and State supervisors. Briefs and explains to management how labor laws, rulings, and decisions impact the State. Interprets negotiated agreement provisions and reconciles conflicting technical viewpoints. Recommends minor modifications to proposed labor management agreements. Facilitates impact and implementation bargaining between labor organization officials and managers as a result of policy changes, conditions to workplace environments, or a deviation from existing practices. Explains rules and procedures to employees and managers in order to help them understand the grievance process, appeal rights, and responsibilities. Assists the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) in arranging and conducting union certification elections. Utilizes legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and applies a variety of HR case law, principles, practices, and regulations obtained from the Supreme Court, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP), and/or the Office of Special Council (OSC) to management in order to support State policy and decisions. Develops and provides informational documents, position papers, State reports, and various tools to assist supervisors with conduct management.
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Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW2
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
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Knowledge of a full range of fundamental Human Resources Management laws, principles, policies, methods and practices as applies to one or more specialty areas identified. Research and analytical techniques sufficient to provide guidance to managers/supervisors on a broad range of well-precedented or recurring problems.
Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to locate appropriate and applicable precedents, legal documentation.
Ability to interpret basic issues of fact, law, and regulations sufficient to solve moderately complex issues such as the impact of a decision in one area of HR specialization on other areas (e.g., how a settlement made through ER or LR methods may impact position management and classification in an organization).
Ability to express moderately complex ideas orally and in writing. Ability to listen effectively and clarify information.
Ability to analyze moderately complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions.
Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives.
Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.
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- Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities and serve as a technical resource to management and HR specialists on difficult or controversial issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences.
- Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter.
- Ability to conduct research and determine appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR specialty areas and to make recommendations.
- Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
- Ability to analyze complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions.
- Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives.
- Ability to write clear, concise explanations of complex HR topics such as evaluation statements, investigation reports.
- Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS 09:
master's or equivalent graduate degree
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2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
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LL.B. or J.D., if related
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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
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3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
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LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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