Branch Chief

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHCO), Associate Director for Human Resources Operations & Policy (ADHROP), Policy, Labor & Employee Relations Branch (PLERB) . The supervisor is Rich Revzan. Thisposition is Non Bargaining Unit. This position IS subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Veterans Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Clarification from the agency All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply. Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement. Duties The successful candidate will perform the full range of Branch Chief duties. As Branch Chief within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Policy, Labor and Employee Relations Branch, the incumbent manages agency-wide employee and labor relations activities, focusing on developing, coordinating, and implementing human capital and labor-management relations policies. The incumbent ensures the agency's HR policies are aligned with federal regulations, supports a collaborative labor environment, and oversees the effective resolution of employee relations matters. Such duties include but are not limited to: 1. The Branch Chief for Human Capital Policy Development is responsible for leading the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of agency-wide human capital management policies and programs to ensure alignment with federal laws, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, agency priorities. This role involves overseeing a team of specialists and analysts who develop strategic plans, policies, and initiatives to ensure that the agency's human resources practices are effective, efficient, and compliant with federal regulations. 2. Reviews and updates policies on workforce management, performance evaluations, discipline, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Collaborates with agency leadership to develop HR frameworks that support strategic workforce planning and drive employee engagement. Serves as the principal advisor on HR policy interpretation for senior management and other stakeholders. 3. Interprets existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for use in decision making by managers, supervisors and ensure that advice and guidance regarding all aspects of the implementation of policies and procedures is available for all employees and managers. He/she provides feedback, advice and guidance to staff and other agency employees when questions arise. 4. Manages a staff which oversees Employee Relations (ER) and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) contracts to provide services at an agency level. Provides expert guidance to leadership on collective bargaining agreements and monitors compliance with applicable labor laws and Federal Employee Relations Act (FLRA) regulations. 5. The Branch Chief for Policy, Labor and Employee Relations is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of labor and employee relations policies, programs, and initiatives for the NRC. This role involves overseeing a team of labor/employee relations specialists to ensure effective workplace practices, compliance with federal regulations, and the promotion of a positive work environment. 6. Manages the employee relations program, including performance management, workplace conduct, disciplinary actions, and appeals. Provides strategic advice on complex ER cases involving performance improvement plans (PIPs), misconduct investigations, and adverse actions. Ensures the timely resolution of grievances, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints, and workplace conflicts. Develops and implements strategies to promote positive employee relations and reduce the frequency of disputes. 7. Advises senior leadership on complex HR issues and ensures compliance with federal labor laws and human resources policies. This includes negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements, conducting daily interactions with employee unions, processing grievances under negotiated procedures, and responding to information requests. Handles negotiations concerning changes in working conditions for bargaining unit members, providing training to managers and supervisors on labor relations, and overseeing the agency's labor-management partnership. Provides guidance and training on various employee relations issues, such as disciplinary actions, performance. 8. Develops and evaluates performance management systems that align with agency goals and oversees contracts for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). By fostering relationships with external organizations, the incumbent stays informed about new concepts in strategic human capital management, ensuring ongoing HR accountability and effective workforce management in support of the agency's mission and merit system principles. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position. Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Expert knowledge in the application of a wide variety of Federal and agency human resources regulations, policies, practices, and procedures to perform a variety of assignments in two or more of the following areas: 1) staffing and placement; 2) position management and classification; 3) benefits administration; and 4.) employee and labor relations. 2.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance to meet competing priorities without compromising timeliness, efficiency and effectiveness of customer service and the quality of work products in the human capital program. (EXAMPLE:Discuss your specific training, education, and skills, and provide specific examples of assignments which demonstrate your ability to executive human capital related clude experience assigning/delegating tasks, and matching assignments with the appropriate skills of personnel; establishing methods for evaluating work products or deliverables; resolving conflict and complex problems; implementing change management, mentoring staff, and providing oversight, guidance, and direction to human resources professionals. Describe specific work experience, training, and developmental assignments that demonstrate your ability to lead a team and meet competing priorities. Describe specific situations that required you to work under stressful or adverse conditions (competing priorities, tight schedules, deadlines, etc.) 3. Ability to communicate (both orally and in writing) complex and technical human resources issues in a clear, concise, and logical manner to all levels within or outside an organization (i.e., employees, managers, and agency senior leadership).(Examples may include writing standard operating procedures or other instructions, writing reports to the Office of Personnel Management, writing classification evaluation statements, informal or formal presentations to audiences of different sizes and levels.) 4. Ability to solve complex human resources challenges and problems by conducting research, interpretation, and analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and polices.Resolves problems by developing recommendations and proposing innovative solutions.(Examples may include the resolution of a variety of human resources management issues in the areas of merit staffing, position management and classification, pay setting, employee benefits and employee and labor relations.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Expert experience in the development and implementation of agency human capital policies with knowledge in multiple disciplines such as recruitment and staffing, excepted service and various hiring flexibilities, position management/classification, workforce planning, or benefits. Must also have experience in managing complex employee relations/labor relations issues and union negotiations. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD . In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period .Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. List of supplemental material that may be applicable: NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally , you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 1.Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2.Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.The following types of documents can be uploaded:.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3.Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to . How to Apply We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position. Please read the entire announcement.Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process. Agency contact information Brent Gray Phone Fax Email Website Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Attn: Please Complete Washington, District of Columbia 20555 United States Next steps You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status." Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents List of supplemental material that may be applicable: NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally , you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 1.Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2.Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.The following types of documents can be uploaded:.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3.Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to . How to Apply We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position. Please read the entire announcement.Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered...

Created: 2024-11-05