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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, GS07: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education includes having less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, must have completed some graduated-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs), GS-07: 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 fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve routine, non-controversial, well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope.

Ability to analyze specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations and to develop and prepare clear explanations of fact. Ability to select the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locate appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation. Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law. Ability to identify and analyze numerous facts and allegations to determine accuracy and applicability to the cases.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, well precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope.

Knowledge of a wide range of evaluative techniques, standardized research techniques, and analytical and problem-solving methods in resolving common issues or problems. Knowledge of the analytical techniques involved in moderately complex, non-controversial, well-precedented, factual, procedural, or recurring situations/problems/cases and making clear explanations of the facts. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education includes having less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, must have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs), GS-09: 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 fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, noncontroversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope.

Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from information, and communicating information clearly, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations and to develop and prepare clear explanations of facts. Ability to select the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locate appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation.

Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law. Ability to identify and analyze numerous facts and allegations to determine accuracy and applicability to the cases. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of a wide range of employee relations case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw defensible conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations; and advise managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a wide range of conduct and performance issues.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of performance appraisal and awards programs within a complex and/or large multi-mission organization sufficient to provide advisory services regarding performance issues, administer, and evaluate a comprehensive appraisal program, and ensure all regulatory requirements are met. Knowledge of a wide range of employee relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to advise on disciplinary and other corrective techniques that are responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems; explain rules and procedures which ensure employees understand their rights and obligations; and conduct in-depth analyses to determine underlying causes of conduct or performance problems.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Program Management, or related field of study.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Includes having less than the full amount of specialized experience required but must have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts.

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