Mediator | Workforce Relations Specialist
Core
Provide neutral mediation and arbitration services to resolve complex employee relations conflicts within NOAA offices, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Role type
Senior IC mediator/arbitrator (workforce relations)
Builds
Conflict resolution outcomes and written reports for employee relations matters
Domain
Federal government / Human resources / Conflict resolution
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Mediation, Arbitration, Formal conflict resolution, Employee relations, Policy interpretation, Federal government operations, Analytical problem solving, Written reporting
Preferred skills
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), Project administration, Database applications, Financial management systems
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Access
Responsibilities
Lead factual employee relations reviews and summarize findings in written reports; Research agency policies to assess conflicts; Collaborate with HR to review potential conflicts; Provide neutral guidance for conflict resolution; Identify mediation trends and adhere to best practices; Summarize issues and findings logically.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC