AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage an Employee Relations Specialist who will perform comprehensive fact-finding case work in support of AG’s federal government clients on a part-time or full-time, ad hoc, as-needed basis. The work ranges from a variety of issues surrounding the independent review and analysis of cases that get referred to the federal Employee Relationship Office. The case load is anticipated to average 12 – 18 cases per year, the work is to be performed 100% remote, home based in coordination with the AG Project Manager and the designated federal client manager.
The WORK
- Conduct independent fact-finding investigations for complex, highly controversial and precedent setting workplace misconduct / conduct and harassment cases.
- Review allegations, determine interviewees (names, roles at agency and POC) and identify needed documentation.
- Develop questions and conduct interviews with appropriate individuals.
- Gather necessary documents to support interview statements and draft sworn statements for signature.
- Analyze all statements and documentation to assess whether allegation(s) are substantiated.
- Utilize CFR, Part 752 to provide client management with a written report that summarizes the issues and an analysis of substantiated or non-substantiated allegations.
- Include statements and documentation in reports to support the analysis and conclusions.
- Identify the causes of any underlying personnel management weaknesses discovered during the fact-finding investigation.
- Provide briefings to client management and help facilitate discussions on interpretation of applicable laws, rules and regulations to identify next steps.
The REQUIREMENTS
- Must have four (4) years of experience conducting administrative investigations and drafting reports of investigation or fact-finding.
- Bachelor’s degree desired. Substitution:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience of investigative/employee relations work within the federal government) and
- must have four (4) years of experience in federal employment law and regulation that includes drafting disciplinary/adverse actions reviewing facts and legal precedents related to misconduct / conduct cases
- conducting research on MSPB case decisions; or assisting attorneys, or serving as a representative, in disputes before third parties
- related Bachelor’s degree and Federal Employee Relations Specialist experience at the GS 11/12 equivalent or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 8 to 10 years of experience providing employee relations administration, counseling and guidance to federal employees and managers; five of which must have been with an agency of at least 600 employees.
- In-depth understanding of the impact on negotiated agreements and past practice on employee relations advisory services.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels of the workforce related to employee relations matters.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and build rapport with colleagues and clients.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, and advanced skill using Word and Excel.
- In-depth understanding of the impact on negotiated agreements and past practice on employee relations advisory services.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels of the workforce related to employee relations matters.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and build rapport with colleagues and clients.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, and advanced skill using Word and Excel.
- Able to obtain a federal security clearance; active or recent federal security clearance preferred.