Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterSupervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor/Management-Employee Relations)
Nov. 2017 - Nov. 2018Bethesda, MDServes as supervisor of the Labor/Management Employee Relations (LMER) function, with responsibility for planning, developing, and administering the civilian labor-management and employee relations program for all organizational elements of the Joint Task Force (CapMed). Oversees advice and assistance provided by staff on labor and management-employee relations. This includes discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management, recognition, employee counseling, and related employee-relations matters. As Chief of the LMER organizational function, carries out the full range of first-line supervisory duties. Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for work completion. Assigns work based on priorities, requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees. Insures timely performance of work and that quality standards are met. Reviews work completed by subordinates, accepting, amending or rejecting work as appropriate. Makes changes in work assignments, workflow, and balance workload among positions to increase effectiveness of operations supervised. Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Interviews candidates for vacant positions and makes selections; recommends promotions or reassignments, assuring full compliance with DA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and regulations. Hears and resolves employee complaints, referring group grievances or more serious complaints to supervisor. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands, recommending action in more serious cases. Identifies training and developmental needs of employees, providing or making provisions for training, as required.