This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/568108600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
05/12/2020 to 05/27/2020
$142,701 - $170,800 per year
GS 15
3 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
15
No
No
NL20EX10813742CF
568108600
The applications of all US Citizens currently residing within the Washington, DC Metropolitan commuting area will be considered under this Notice of Vacancy.
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 acquisition issues.
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. 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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documents will be conducted by a rating panel to determine qualified applications. Applicants deemed best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager. All applications will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:
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 05/27/2020 to be considered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) Your resume and 3) Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBSaccount. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/568108600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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