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About

HRO provides services and support to its customers in the program areas of employee training development, employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, staffing, placement, classification, compensation and equal employment opportunity.

Because more than 80 percent of the base's personnel are civilian employees, the Human Resources Office plays a vital role in advising and assisting managers and supervisors to recruit, reward, motivate, properly pay, develop and retain quality workers and to promote equal employment opportunities for all.

The Federal Employment Program is based on public law, Presidential Order and regulations issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The base's HRO not only advises management officials in operating a proper personnel program but also offers information in response to inquiries from employees and the general public about employment opportunities in the Federal Service.

The Human Resources Office provides advisory service to managers, supervisors and employees on the following program areas: compensation, labor relations, employee relations, position classification, staffing, training and employee development. Functions include recruitment and placement, pay, benefits, workers' compensation, leave administration, recognition/awards, conduct, performance, affirmative employment programs, labor management relationships, contract administration, position management; determine occupational categories and grade levels for pay purposes; determine eligibility and qualifications for positions; refer candidates for vacancies; administer the Merit Promotion Program; recruit locally under the Navy Career Intern Program and the Student Experience Programs (temporary and permanent); and manage and promote effective use of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System.

Location

The HRO is located in Building 15. It is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Current job information is available by calling (760) 577-6478. More employment information is available at the following websites: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov, MCLB Barstow Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

Labor and Employee Relations Contact:

Injury Compensation Program Administrators (ICPA’s): 760-577-6252 / 760-577-6914

**OWCP/DOL Worker’s Compensation forms are completed electronically**

To complete/submit a Ca-1, Ca-2 or Ca-7 please do so via the E-Comp secure portal: https://www.ecomp.dol.gov

DOL/OWCP Customer Service Line: 202-513-6860

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Department of Navy (DON) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program provides a voluntary and confidential path to resolving workplace conflicts. It empowers you to find mutually agreeable solutions, fostering a more positive and productive work environment.

Key Benefits of ADR:

Quick and Cost-Effective: Resolve disputes at the earliest possible stage, saving time, reducing disruption, and minimizing expenses compared to formal processes.
Relationship-Focused: ADR helps improve communication and can preserve or even repair professional relationships.
Party-Centered: You and the other party remain in control of the outcome. Solutions are not imposed by a third party.
Innovative and Flexible: The process encourages creative, interest-based solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of the situation.
Neutral and Confidential: A trained, impartial neutral facilitates the discussion in a private and fair setting, ensuring an open and honest dialogue.

ADR Techniques Offered:

The DON ADR program offers a variety of techniques to fit different situations:

Mediation: A neutral third-party mediator facilitates a conversation between the involved parties to help them explore the issues and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution.
Group Facilitation: A structured process to help teams or groups address challenges, improve communication, and work through conflicts together.
Conflict Coaching: A confidential, one-on-one process where a trained coach helps you reflect on a conflict, gain personal insight, and develop strategies to engage more constructively with others.
Early Resolution: An informal, early-stage intervention to address concerns before they escalate into formal disputes.

How to Promote and Use ADR:

Here are some effective ways to encourage the use of ADR:

Explore the Problem, Not the Product: Focus on understanding the issue from each person's perspective.
The Power of Policy: Leadership supports early and informal resolution as a preferred method.
Contrast to the Regular Process: ADR is often quicker, more confidential, and better for relationships than formal grievance or litigation paths.
Recast the Client as a "Reasonable Adult": Appeal to professionalism and a desire to handle the situation constructively.
Preliminary Commitment: Start with a small step, like agreeing to an informational session with a neutral.