This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/578193200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in a Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The Regional Offices represents the actual operating branch of the Agency and performs the major part of the Agency's case handling, including investigating representation petitions and unfair labor practice charges. Incumbent has responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the regional office, in conformity with regulations and procedures promulgated thereunder.
09/08/2020 to 10/08/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
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With responsibility for administration of the operation of the office under his/her jurisdiction, this position has the following delegations of authority and responsibility:
Receives charges, petitions for certification or decertification of representatives for collective bargaining purposes, and petitions affecting employees' membership in such labor organization; investigates all charges and petitions to ascertain the merits within the framework of the National Labor Relations Act and policies enunciated by the Board and the General Counsel, with authority to have access to and the right to copy evidence, to administer oaths and affirmations, to examine witnesses and to receive evidence; and to approve or disapprove the withdrawal of charges or petitions.
Manages all aspects of charges alleging Unfair Labor Practices and Notices of Hearing, including issuance and service of, or refusal to issue a complaint, subject to the right of the charging party to appeal to the General Counsel.
Investigates representation petitions filed and negotiates consent and stipulated election agreements between and among the various parties regarding jurisdiction, the appropriate unit and the time, place and date of election.
Holds hearings in representation cases consistent with Agency procedures in order to resolve questions concerning representation relevant to the holding of an election; determines and narrows the relevant issues to be litigated at a hearing by reference to a party's Statement of Position and/or the opposing party's adverse position thereto; determines which issues sought to be litigated by a party at hearing, if any, may be deferred for post-election resolution, if needed' to determine which employees, if any, are allowed to vote subject to challenge; to grant subpoenas and pass upon rulings and motions and special appeals made at hearings.
Makes rulings on a wide variety of matters pertaining to representation cases, under direct delegation of authority from the Board, such as rulings on request for extensions of time to file briefs, rulings with respect to showing of interest, waivers, disclaimers, withdrawals, or concurrent charges, ruling on motions to amend or rescind certifications; and to rule upon motions for reconsideration and oral argument.
Exercises leadership by motivating managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the Agency's activities; encourages creative thinking and innovation; influences others toward a spirit of service; leads or contributes to the design and/or implementation of new programs/processes based on how best to advance the mission of the agency; is open to changing and new information; tolerates ambiguity; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution; provides input to any proposed changes in a positive and constructive manner that fosters diversity of thought; and identifies, implements and supports the development and launch of new programs, staffing changes, structural changes and procedures.
Effectively communicates and implements Agency goals and programs; motivates the workforce through leadership, effective communication with staff and local union representatives, candid exchange of ideas taking into account employee perspective, listening to and considering ideas of subordinates in a manner that fosters creativity, innovation and high-quality individual and Agency performance; appraises employees in a timely fashion using appropriate judgment in assessing their performance and providing them with constructive feedback; makes meaningful distinctions in performance rating and through the Agency's award program consistent with individual and group performance; addresses performance or other workplace challenges effectively and efficiently.
Monitors and evaluates programs and work practices to optimize efficiencies and prevent mismanagement and instill pubic trust. Uses information technology effectively to accomplish the Agency's mission; effectively supports the President's and Agency's initiatives to make government more efficient and effective.
Incumbent engages in effective outreach with customers and stakeholders as appropriate; communicates the Agency's mission, policies, and programs with parties, the labor-management bar, oversight agencies, the public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES: Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
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.
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 smschedule@nlrb.gov. 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, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/.)
VETERANS PREFERENCE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e. You will need to provide the information annually.
Privacy Act Information: The application materials you submit for this position contain information subject to the Privacy Act of 1978 (P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a). We are required to provide you with information regarding our authority and purposes for collecting the data; the routine uses which will be made of it, the effect, if any, of nondisclosure. You are entitled to the same information, as it pertains specifically to disclosure of your social security number.
All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit. http://www.OPM.Gov/retire/asd/pdf/99-106A.pdf
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who are current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, OPM certified graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP), or who otherwise meet the mandatory requirements (Executive Core Qualifications and Professional Technical Qualifications), will be considered qualified for this position. Rating and Ranking to determine "Best Qualified" will be conducted by a panel of experts and will be based upon consideration of the degree to which applicants meet the mandatory knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ECQs and PTQs. Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, OPM certified graduates of a SES CDP will be considered noncompetitively. Those applicants who are determined Best Qualified will be sent to the selecting official for possible interview. If selected, your ECQs must be certified by OPM's Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have graduated from an OPM approved SES CDP. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. To be considered, applicants must submit a written statement addressing the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed in this announcement. Applicants must address all ECQs to be eligible for consideration. Your ECQ statements MUST NOT EXCEED A TOTAL OF 10 PAGES and should focus on accomplishments that support possession of each ECQ. See the SES Handbook for more information on ECQ's.
Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility and OPM certified graduates of a SES CDP, who meet the professional/technical qualifications requirements will be considered for this position on a noncompetitive basis. Applicants for noncompetitive consideration are NOT REQUIRED to submit a supplemental statement addressing their ECQs. However, they must submit a Standard Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, to establish proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment and submit their most recent performance appraisal, resume, address the professional/technical qualifications and complete the online questionnaire.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful and we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking to determine the "Best Qualified" candidates. The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official, If your name is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by OPM's Qualifications Review Board, unless the selectee is a current SES employee or has graduated from an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful and we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking to determine the "Best Qualified" candidates. The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official, If your name is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by OPM's Qualifications Review Board, unless the selectee is a current SES employee or has graduated from an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
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/578193200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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