This position is located in the office of a Board Member. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an expert legal counsel on a Board Member's staff reporting through the Deputy Chief Counsel to the Board Member; analyzing and recommending disposition of complex cases; representing their Board Member at Agendas during which cases are discussed; participating in special research projects, and serving on Agency committees as needed.

Duties

As an Attorney-Advisor (Labor) (Senior Counsel Expert)- GS-0905-15-, your typical work assignments may include: Planning and conducting special studies as assigned by the Board Member, the Chief Counsel, or the Deputy Chief Counsel on difficult and novel questions of law, policy, and procedure that arise in the administration of the Act and formulates recommendations thereon for consideration by the Board Member and/or the full Board. Serving as the Board Member's representative, as chairman or member, on special intra-Board and agency committees. Such committees are established on an ad hoc basis to consider and formulate recommendations on substantive and procedural problems relating to the work of the Board. Maintaining liaison with the Chairman and/or other members of such committees to keep currently informed on specific issues proposed for consideration and discussions. Preparing a "bench memorandum" setting forth the contested issues the Board must decide, the relevant facts, the judge's disposition of those issues, the parties' arguments, and counsel's recommendations as to how the Board should resolve each contested issue. Consulting with the Deputy Chief Counsel, Chief Counsel, and the Board Member, and as necessary with other Board Members and their Chief Counsels and Deputy Chief Counsels in preparing revisions and alterations in official Board decisions and opinions.

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 part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• 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.
• This is a positive education position. Transcripts may be required to be considered for this position.
• Current NLRB Attorneys are not required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, current employees within 3 years from receiving their juris doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.
• 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 Attorney-Advisor (Labor) (Senior Counsel Expert) has a wide-ranging and thorough knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, including Board policies, procedures, and practices; possesses strong research and analytical skills; exhibits an ability to timely and appropriately handle multiple assignments at the same time; and demonstrates excellent communication skills. BASIC REQUIREMENT Education: 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 JD). Bar Membership/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. Agency's Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: 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 the Attorney-Advisor (Labor) (Senior Counsel Expert) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, including Board policies, procedures, and practices; 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 and representation cases. Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations on both administrative matters and legal issues based on relevant labor 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. OR EDUCATION Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 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%. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. 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. (NOTE: Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service Excepted). As a Federal 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").

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).

(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 accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation here.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

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