An official website of the United States government
This position is in the Office of the General Counsel, Division of Legal Counsel, FOIA Branch.
The purpose of this position includes supervising the staff's research, analysis and recommendations on the disposition of requests and appeals made under the FOIA, and providing guidance to other offices of the Agency on areas of practice including but not limited to the FOIA and/or the Privacy Act.
06/14/2024 to 07/01/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GS 15
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
Yes
No
NL24IX12441589CF
795953900
Current NLRB employees serving in the Excepted Service. (Internal Employees Only). You must submit an SF-50 that shows you currently work for the NLRB.
As a Supervisory Attorney Advisor GS-0905-15, your responsibilities may include:
An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B or J.D.).
*NOTE*
Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their juris doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.
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 these criteria, please click here.
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, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, 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 on the following website 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 Promotion or Reassignment. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your response on the assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If minimum qualifications are met, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and/or education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12441589 here.
In addition to your responses to the assessment questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
Resume
Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e., 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Your resume should not exceed 5 pages.
Most Recent Performance Appraisal
If performance appraisal is not dated within the 18 months or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted). An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade.
*NOTE*
Performance Awards, Realignment/Reassignments, Name Changes and/or Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.
If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide a copy of a SF-50 or SF 50's which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade to support meeting time in grade requirements. (Examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Grade/Range Increases, and/or SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year.)
As a current NLRB Excepted Service employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "2".
A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.
Proof of Bar Certification
A copy of your BAR License that certifies you 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.
Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification.
Other documents (if applicable):
Transcript(s)
An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient for this application package.
The unofficial transcripts must be verifiable; contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses (with grades), semester hours, and GPA.
If the position has a positive education requirement (i.e., LL. B or J.D.), as indicated under the "Education" section, the unofficial transcripts must show type of degree and degree date received (conferred).
In lieu of unofficial transcripts, a verification of enrollment letter is also sufficient; however, all required information listed above for the unofficial transcript must be included in the verification letter, including type of degree and degree date received (conferred) if applicable. If selected, an official copy of the transcripts is required and must be received before employment.
Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their juris doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents.
Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.
You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
All materials must be received by 07/01/2024 to be considered for this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status.
Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualification determinations.
All qualified applicants will then be screened by Rating and Ranking panel members and placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified.
Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.
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/795953900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The NLRB is an independent federal agency created in 1935 to administer and enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary federal statute governing labor-management relations in the private sector. The NLRA protects the right of employees to choose for themselves, without interference by employers or unions, whether to form, join, assist, or collectively bargain through a labor organization, and to otherwise join together for their mutual aid or protection, or to refrain from all such activity. The NLRB enforces these statutory rights to remedy the known inequality of bargaining power between employees and their employers, to promote the full freedom of association of workers, and to strengthen the Nation's economy by promoting the peaceful resolution of disputes that might otherwise cause disruptions to commerce.
The NLRB is fully committed to cultivating and preserving a positive work culture that values difference, embraces a diverse workforce that promotes respect, and fosters a culture of belonging that allows our employees to maximize their potential. To view our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan, we welcome you to visit our website at www.nlrb.gov.
