Robert Parker Ii, Ms, Phr Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Serves as a member of a Shared Services Unit and provides Human Resources support across the Veterans Healthcare Administration's Rocky Mountain Network. I research and interpret federal/local laws/policies and case law to provide advice to management officials on a variety of Human Resources labor management and employee relations issues. I recommend appropriate resolutions to interrelated Human Resources labor management and employee relations issues. I interpret negotiated collective bargaining agreements to advise management on union-related matters. I advise management officials on adverse actions, disciplinary actions, performance-based actions, grievances, unfair labor practices and union requests for information. I advise managers about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques response to a range of conduct and performance problems. I advise negotiating committee members on the interpretation and applicability of arbitration decisions and decisions to local situations. I explain rules and procedures to employees and management to help them understand rights and obligations while maintaining and encouraging objectivity in situations. I provide Human Resource management advisory and technical services on complex and wide impacting customer functions.

Washington, Dc, Us

The HR Specialist Training and Accelerated Readiness (HR STAR) is a one-year training program with emphasis on Employee Relations and Labor relations. As part of this virtual training program, training prepares the incumbent to work at VA as an HR specialist. There is a preceptor who is dedicated to monitoring, mentoring, and supporting success as you navigate through the program. The program progresses from foundational to intermediate training, applying new skills first in a scenario-based training environment and then, with a preceptor's oversight and supervision, to live assignments. Major Duties Include:• Providing Human Resources guidance and consultation.• Researching and analyzing Human Resources issues.• Communicating orally and in writing to provide factual Human Resources information.• Ensuring compliance with applicable Human Resources regulations and procedures.• Recommending solutions to Human Resources issues.• Completion of a training program that encompasses the following Human Resources functions to include: Recruitment/Placement/Compensation and Employee and Labor Relations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led a military organization of over 450 Department of Defense Army Civilians, and over 400 contract personnel, while serving as the principal advisor to the Garrison Commander (City Manager) on a 2.3M acre Army base. Gave advice, counsel, and instructions to employees on both work, personal and administrative matters.• Managed the unit-internal operation of service support programs such as Military Personnel, On Boarding, Records Management, Substance Abuse Program, Continuing Education, and Workforce Training and Development to establish program milestones.• Improved productivity and moral by developing spot bonus programs giving division leaders the ability to provide immediate reward/recognition for superior performance, initiative, and innovation• Developed a revised policy for the organization’s On Boarding Program; recognized as a leading practice by a senior executive and was then implemented across three other organizations • Improved the overall preparedness of over 100 Police Officers and Security Guards by implementing practical training exercises and leader development programs• Direct oversight of the Army’s community management program with privatized housing encompassing 374 homes in four neighborhoods. • Assisted in development of overall plans and procedures for 38,300 square feet of Unaccompanied Personnel Housing sustainment, to include restoration, modernization, and replacement projects. • Established and maintained relationships with senior level leadership at state, region and local government. • Contributed to saving $4.5M in refuse and recycling costs through an Intergovernmental Support Agreement• Provided oversight for energy reduction programs and joint land use studies; reduced energy cost by over 20% and protected 29K acres of testing/training land from incompatible commercial development.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led a military organization comprised of over 300 Army Civilian personnel and contractors while serving as the primary advisor to the Garrison Commander of the Army’s largest east-coast regional collective training base. Advised the Garrison Commander (City Manager) on all matters related to the health, welfare, and morale of employees. Maintained direct oversight of over 80 separate programs, including human resources, public works, public safety, and security. Led a diverse workforce who enabled over 90,000 servicemembers and Federal entities to prepare for their operational mission.• Oversaw negotiations with AFGE union members to agree on a fair and equable bargaining agreement. A total of 53 articles and annexes were discussed, conveyed to agreeable terms replacing a previous agreement signed in 1999.• Conducted internal EEO/Sexual Harassment grievance investigations/adjudications, reported findings, recommended program improvements and individual corrective measures.• Effectively used reimbursable processes to bridge funding gaps, collecting $1.7M annually in support of the organizations Range Operations, Barracks Management, and utility programs.• Contributed to the procurement of over $2.5M in infrastructure upgrades to the installation which replaced outdated legacy infrastructure posing risk to the safety of personnel in training.• Led a project to repair 800 meters of maneuver trail using troop construction projects which saved the Government $500K when compared to the use of contractors.• Managed programs that successfully met 95% of the Organizational Inspection Program standards for Army Programs with no findings that were critical to operational failure.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as the principal advisor to a Corps Commanding General, Division Commanders, Command teams, and subordinate directorates for all human resource, training and operational matters related to the management of police and associated work forces. Kept abreast of new developments and regulatory guidance from Headquarters and Regional entities. Continually provided feedback to the Commander on health and status of programs through program reviews, trend analyses and special studies. Reviewed and analyzed program proposals and recommendations, submitted by installation, internal and other tenant organizational elements. • Served as principal advisor to the Director of Security and Protection in Syria and Iraq; advised the Director on the acquisition, fielding, and employment of 19 force protection systems critical in protecting the lives of deployed personnel.• Planned the organizational realignment of 12 police departments improving law enforcement response to multiple Army organizations geographically dispersed across three different states in the U.S.• Led a section through 440 hours of training in support of a major Army head quarter’s certification to perform its mission in the United States and across the middle east• Managed a multi-organizational effort that procured and distributed Personal Protective Equipment to over 1K personnel across two countries in the middle east

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as the principal advisor to the Division Commanding General, Brigade Commanders, Command teams, and subordinate directorates for all human resource, training and operational matters related to the management of police and associated work forces.• Developed and executed a process that reduced over 320 late Commander’s Disciplinary Reports to none while also clearing a backlog of over 1,500 total reports.• In partnership with local authorities, used a database to identify personnel with open arrest warrants; checked 11,800 names against people wanted for arrest and closed over 100 active arrest warrants• Improved response capability through specialized training for Police Officers which included FBI Crisis Negotiation, Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Non-Lethal Weapons, and Special Reaction Team training

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led all military and civilian personnel assigned to the Directorate of Emergency Services, providing service to over 50,000 Service members, retirees, DA Civilians, contractors, and military families. Directly accountable to the DES, DGC and Garrison Commander as principal staff advisor for human resources related to emergency first responders. Responsible for the assignment, training, employment, and management of 300+ employees who perform daily law enforcement, physical security, dispatching, force protection, criminal intelligence, fire protection and prevention, emergency medical services and access control duties.• Improved an administrative process in the Police Services Branch which reduced the overall completion time of police reports by over 50%• Partnered with local law enforcement departments using their arrest warrant software to provide supervisors greater insight into the health and discipline in their organizations; returned $150K in unresolved arrest warrants to the City of El Paso.• Administered the organization’s public trust and reliability program; ensured 200 uniformed law enforcement officers and security professionals remained in compliance.• Planned and led over 150 law enforcement and security operations in support of Public Safety and Security in a military community, including celebrations and air shows attended by over 90K spectators

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

Certificate Of Completion, Professional In Human Resources

Bachelor Of Arts, Criminal Justice

Sergeants Major Course