Labor Relations

Description: Knowledge of classification concepts, principles, and practices related to structuring organizations and positions and determining the appropriate pay system, occupational grouping, title, and pay level of positions.

Core Intermediate Level Basic Competency Model
OPM Labor Relations Competency Model
DOW Labor Relations Competency Model

Learning Topics:

  • Negotiating Labor Agreements
  • Negotiability Appeals
  • Arbitration Proceedings
  • Arbitration Exceptions

Sample Job Duties:

  • Prepares, develops, and evaluates various procedures (e.g., appeals, grievances), rights (e.g., basic labor rights), and agreements (e.g., collective bargaining).
  • Performs research using primary (i.e., case law) and secondary (i.e., compilations and guides) sources and services.
  • Advises on and resolves labor-management issues.
  • Evaluates and responds to union-filed information requests and other internal and external data calls and inquiries.
  • Determines employee grievance and appeal rights in various situations.
  • Analyzes and evaluates internal and external initiatives for their labor relations impact on organizational objectives.
  • Prepares cases and represents the agency in grievances, arbitrations, complaints, and appeals.
  • Develops and conducts labor relations training for supervisors and managers.
  • Drafts, reviews, and ensures compliance with settlement agreements.
  • Provides guidance to managers on grievances, arbitrations, complaints, and appeals.
  • Develops strategies, drafts proposals, assesses the negotiability of proposals, participates in negotiations, and advises the negotiation team.
  • Represents the agency before the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP).