Duties

Summary

This position is in the Special Counsel and Labor Relations Office. The incumbent will manage all labor related legal matters arising under the various components of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, as amended, and related statutory and regulatory provisions governing other aspects of Federal sector employment and fiscal law.

This vacancy is also being advertised to USA Citizens under Announcement: NL21EX11007349CF.
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Responsibilities

The selectee of this position is responsible for performing the following duties:

- Appearing on behalf of Agency management in contract negotiations, arbitrations, hearings and/or trial proceedings;
- Serving as lead in negotiation impasse proceedings before the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and the Federal Service Impasses Panel;
- Litigating and drafting motions, briefs, and/or other pleadings before administrative judges, arbitrators and/or appellate court/bodies; and
- Providing day-to-day advice to management regarding labor relations, employment and/or fiscal law issues.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• A two-year probationary period may be required.
• Selectee must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• This position is located in Washington, DC.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Must submit a complete resume and application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

BAR CERTIFICATION

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must certify that they are an active member of the Bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the US Constitution by 01/29/2021.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Do you have one year of specialized experience equal to or equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-14):

• Providing authoritative guidance, interpretation and recommendations based on labor, and employee relation laws, regulations and policies;
• Conducting analytical research and applying legislation, regulations and decisions in order to prepare legal correspondence for labor and/or employee relation cases; and
• Experience litigating administrative and judicial adjudications and proceedings?

Please ensure that your resume information is specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete.

WRITING SAMPLE

Applicants are requested to submit a legal document of their choice - of no more than 10 pages.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here .

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.(Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.)You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, HERE .

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click HERE .

Additional information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES: Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, handicap, age, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here . NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click here .)

PLACEMENT POLICY: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

WORK SCHEDULE: NLRB supports the use of flexible work schedules as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that your scores do not reflect that you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, you will lose consideration for this position.

You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:

• Attention to Detail
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy - if applicable. If necessary, please click on applicable links for additional information.

- For Disability Schedule A : Disability Letter

- For Veterans : DD-214 (member copy-4)

- For Disabled Veterans : DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability)

- For Certain Military Spouses : Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member;

OR

Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member;

OR

Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.

- Resume that describes your job-related experiences will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant and detailed where appropriate, and complete. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.

- A complete Assessment Questionnaire .

- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action . (Current or Former Federal Employee) Please ensure your SF-50 verifies your status (i.e., Tenure Code, Type of Appointment, Position Occupied, Grade and Step).

- Most Recent Performance Appraisal . (Current or Former Federal Employee) If performance appraisal is not dated within the last year or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation must be provided.

- Transcript of Positive Education . The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. At the minimum, the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA. If selected for this position, you must submit your official copy before confirmation of appointment.

- Proof of Active Bar Membership in Good Standing .

All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement 01/29/2021 to be considered.