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As Solicitor, the incumbent serves as the chief legal advisor and consultant for all Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) components. The Solicitor is responsible for the enforcement and defense of the Authority's orders and decisions, as well as for providing legal advice on issues arising in connection with the FLRA's general operations and on major questions of law and policy arising in connection with the adjudication of cases.
Learn more about this agency09/22/2022 to 11/21/2022
$135,468 - $203,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Full-time
Senior Executive
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DEST-11581866-22-PM-RC
679057000
This position reports to the Chairman and is located in the Office of the Solicitor of the FLRA. The incumbent directs the day-to-day operations of the Office, including planning work to be accomplished by subordinates and setting and adjusting short-and long-term priorities. The Solicitor also represents the Authority, as directed, and takes responsibility for special tasks and efforts as required. Specifically, the Solicitor manages, supervises, assists, or performs tasks in any or all of the following functional areas:
Candidates must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) in good standing and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation and Ranking of Candidates: Applicants for this position will be evaluated on the basis of: (a) information provided in the application and resume; (b) information provided in the applicant's supplemental statement relating to ECQs and MTQs; and (c) quality and extent of total accomplishments.
Applicants will be evaluated by senior officials on FLRA's Executive Resources Board (ERB). The Board will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The Board will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the Board will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The ERB will refer the best qualified candidates to the selecting official for further consideration for the position. Upon selection, the Qualifications Review Board (QRB) administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), certifies the executive qualifications of candidates for initial career SES appointments.
Below is a list of required documents that should be included in your application package when applying for this vacancy announcement. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants will not be considered if required documentation is not submitted at the time of application. All documents must be uploaded into the system.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application.
If you meet the qualification requirements included in the announcement, your application will be rated based on your supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/679057000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent administrative Federal agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (also known as the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute) (the Statute), 5 U.S.C.§§ 7101-7135. The mission of the FLRA is to protect rights and facilitate stable relationships among federal agencies, labor organizations, and employees while advancing an effective and efficient government through the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. In striving to fulfill its mission, the FLRA executes the following five (5) primary statutory responsibilities, as set forth in the Statute:
1. Resolving complaints of unfair labor practices (ULPs);
2. Determining the appropriateness of units for labor organization representation;
3. Adjudicating exceptions to arbitrators' awards (ARB);
4. Adjudicating legal issues relating to the duty to bargain (NEG); and
5. Resolving impasses during negotiations (Impasse).
In order to perform the many and varied functions of administering and enforcing the Statue, the FLRA is organized into three distinct components: the Authority, the Office of the General Counsel, and the Federal Service Impasses Panel. All components support and engage in collaboration and alternative d disputes resolution activities as an integral par of their programs.
