United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11328492

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Labor Relations

Job Posting Period

04/18/2023 - 04/25/2023

Job Title

LABOR RELATIONS SPEC TRAINEE (PDP-01)

Facility Location

USPS HEADQUARTERS

475 LENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004

Position Information

TITLE: PDP LABOR RELATIONS SPEC TRAINEE

GRADE: EAS - 17

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0201-0262

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: SAT/SUN

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

SALARY RANGE: 65,500 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 102121

BENEFIT INFORMATION: We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan,

savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and

sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!!

**Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be authorized per Postal Policy**

**This position requires a NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 - 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are

applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:

1. An email confirming your profile is complete.

2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully

submitted.

For additional information, please contact RECRUITER, Vanessa Brown at: universityrelations@usps.gov

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO START ON MONDAY , AUGUST 14, 2023 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS

POSITION.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement
to be drug free.

Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

This role is part of the United States Postal Service Professional Development Program (PDP), to develop the competencies,

technical knowledge, skills, and experience needed for success in a full performance Headquarters level job. The first year of

the program is dedicated to developing core competencies using the Postal Service Competency model. Selected candidates

will apply the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired from an academic program of study to the USPS business

environment through completion of projects and work assignments within various business units. Throughout the program,

trainees will have the opportunity to participate in mentoring and networking opportunities within various levels of the

organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs entry-level labor relations assignments designed to develop a broad understanding of U.S. Postal Services Labor

Relations functions and internal policies and procedures.

2. Conducts research in support of contract interpretation and organizational policy and program activities.

3. Assists in the analysis of grievance and arbitration data to identify trends and problems requiring review and proposes

alternative approaches to resolve labor-related issues.

4. Develops relationships with management and representatives of craft organizations to increase understanding of the labor

agreements, policies, and procedures.

5. Coordinates with other functional areas within headquarters, area, or district offices to assist in the implementation of new

policies, position papers, instructional material, and other documentation and procedures.

6. Drafts responses to various directives, inquiries, and reports, assigned for review by management.

SUPERVISION

Manager of unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Ability to collect, integrate, and analyze information.

2. Knowledge of basic labor and industrial relations principles.

3. Ability to reach agreement in situations requiring negotiation or conflict resolution.

4. Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships.

5. Ability to coordinate work with others to complete assignments and projects.

6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to prepare reports, position papers and policies.

7. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Employment Relations, Human

Resources, Industrial and Labor Relations, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or

regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education. MUST GRADUATE BY

JUNE 30, 2023. NOTE: Qualified applicants must earn a degree from an accredited college or university no more than 24

months prior to the date of employment. Preference- eligible veterans (see 5 U.S.C. ' 2108) who were unable to apply during

that two-year period because of their military service may apply up to two years after they are released or discharged from

active service. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years from the date on which they received their qualifying

degrees.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.