This position is in the Division of Enforcement Litigation, Office of Appeals. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Attorney under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Appeals and the Deputy Director.

Duties

As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Supervising and providing direction and coordination of the work of Appeals attorneys Reviewing appeals of unfair labor practice allegations Performing legal research and analysis connected with appeals cases involving the most complex legal issues Directing the preparation of reports and recommendations to the General Counsel regarding the appeals process Presenting summaries of cases for decision to the Director or Deputy Director of the Office of Appeals and the General Counsel's Agenda Committee Preparing memoranda, opinions, and recommendations for disposition of Appeals cases Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• First Area of Consideration: All unit employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Second Area of Consideration: All Agency employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Third Area of consideration: Eligible candidates from any appropriate source.
• Active BAR license is required for verification. BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. A Self-Certification Form is not acceptable verification.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• 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 for the Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) position in the Office of Appeals, possesses lead/managerial and/or supervisory experience to lead a team of professional attorneys. The candidate has subject matter expert knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and other related statutes. The candidate has strong research and analytical skills that will enable them to review appeals cases and make accurate determinations of findings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues and senior level management are desired. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) at the GS-15 level. Specialized experience includes: Experience working with labor, employment, or administrative laws, or similar federal statutory regulations; and Experience interpreting and applying the National Labor Relations Act and other case law to difficult and novel factual and legal issues in unfair labor practice cases; and Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations on both administrative matters and legal issues based on relevant laws and regulations. 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. BAR MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION Applicants must be 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.

Education

Applicants 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 JD).

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.

Contacts

• Address DIV OF ENF LIT OFF OF APPEALS 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]