The position is located in the Board Member's Office. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended. The purpose of this position is to perform and advise on a variety of legal administrative functions essential to the efficient operation of the Board Member. This is a confidential position.

Duties

THIS IS A USAHIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES THROUGH THE OPM USAHIRE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONS UNDER SECTIONS "HOW TO APPLY" AND "HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED." As a Legal Administrative Specialist- GS- 0901- 9/11, your typical work assignments may include: Maintaining records, preparing reports, and composing case load correspondence. Managing the office's legal library, including publications, and providing reference, research, and database search functionality in electronic and print media to the Board Member and staff. Maintaining the Board Member's calendar to include making appointments and providing the Board Member with files, and other materials required. Receiving visitors and telephone calls, assessing the visitor or caller's needs, and forwarding the inquiry to the Board Member or other applicable staff.

Requirements

• This is not a remote appointment.
• U. S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• This position is NOT part of the Bargaining Unit.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education in lieu of specialized experience.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying on a combination of specialized experience and education.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will be meticulous and will be able to evaluate, prioritize, and forward and/or respond to inquiries and requests regarding case statuses and incoming correspondence. The candidate possesses skills to extract and analyze data and prepare reports of findings. The candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and time management skills. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and case management processing systems is desired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-09. Specialized experience includes: Knowledge of legal administrative concepts and practices; and Knowledge of case processing policies, procedures, and database operations; and Experience gathering and organizing data from various sources. OR Have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-11. Specialized experience includes: Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods to conduct legal research; and Experience with the administrative duties of case processing and database management; and Experience gathering and analyzing data from various sources and preparing reports of findings. OR Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-07 for the GS-09 or one year at the GS-09 for the GS-11 is required to qualify for this position. (NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive).

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 applicable qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or re-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this 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.

Contacts

• Address BOARD STAFF BD MEMBER PROUTY 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]