Alternate Dispute Resolution Manager

This position is within the Civil Rights & Equal Employment Opportunity (AE) organization, Executive Office (A), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). As an Alternative Dispute Resolution Manager, you will champion a collaborative workplace culture by leading agency-wide mediation and conflict prevention initiatives. Empower leaders and teams through neutral dispute resolution, creative problem-solving, and impactful training to resolve conflicts and build lasting trust.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience 1) serving as a neutral third-party mediator or facilitator utilizing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to resolve workplace conflicts, interpersonal disputes, and complaints of discrimination or unfair employment practices; 2) developing and delivering conflict management, communication, or mediation training and instructional materials to employees and management; and 3) gathering, tracking, and analyzing dispute resolution metrics or casework data to identify conflict trends, assess program effectiveness, and prepare evaluative reports. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.