The White House, Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration (EOP POTUS)

The candidate will serve in the Office of the Chief People Officer, Employee Relations (ER) Branch as an Employee Relations Specialist, assisting the division in performing the full range of ER and 508 Accessibility Compliance duties for the Office of Administration and other components of the Executive Office of the President (EOP).

ABOUT THE JOB

ER seeks individuals who have experience, and are interested in supporting a wide range of ER and 508 Accessibility Compliance at the EOP campus. All ER experience will be considered, but specifically seeking expertise and assistance to employees and managers on areas of responsibility that includes but is not limited to conduct, performance, attendance, grievance procedures, reasonable accommodation (RA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP), and dispute resolution. Ability to independently conduct both broad and in-depth research on employee relations issues and incorporate research results to form recommendations for action. Compose proposal and decision letters to implement disciplinary and adverse actions while ensuring that employees are afforded appropriate due process rights. Ability to process FMLA applications and VLTP applications and donations. Receive, analyze, and process RA requests taking into consideration the needs of the organization and the needs of the employee and make recommendations to management regarding the disposition of requests. Provide advice and assistance to employees and managers on the RA process and serve as one of the RA Program Managers. Assist and support the random drug testing program coordinator as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in performing the full range of ER and 508 Accessibility Compliance duties
• Providing expertise and assistance to employees and managers on conduct, performance, attendance, grievance procedures, reasonable accommodation, FMLA, VLTP, and dispute resolution
• Independently conducting both broad and in-depth research on employee relations issues and incorporating research results to form recommendations for action
• Composing proposal and decision letters to implement disciplinary and adverse actions while ensuring due process rights
• Processing FMLA applications and VLTP applications and donations
• Receiving, analyzing, and processing reasonable accommodation requests and making recommendations to management
• Providing advice and assistance on the reasonable accommodation process and serving as one of the RA Program Managers
• Assisting and supporting the random drug testing program coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in supporting a wide range of ER and 508 Accessibility Compliance
• Ability to independently conduct research on employee relations issues
• Ability to compose proposal and decision letters for disciplinary and adverse actions
• Ability to process FMLA and VLTP applications
• Ability to receive, analyze, and process reasonable accommodation requests
• Capability to provide advice and assistance on the reasonable accommodation process

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Pre-employment drug test; eligibility for TS clearance. U.S. Citizen, minimum 18 years of age, and must meet at least one of the following criteria: Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four-year institution) and have completed two semesters before the internship start date. Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two- or four- year institution) no more than two years before the internship program start date. Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty for any length of time in the two years preceding the internship program start date.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

About OA: OA supports the President of the United States and the EOP through the execution of finance, information technology, human resources, facilities management, logistics, procurement, security, and legal services.Ref for Labor Demand: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm