This position serves under the Chief Counsel in the Office of a the Chairman (including Office of a Member) of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (the Authority). The incumbent is responsible for duties relating to the Authority's resolution of disputes arising under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute), including, but not limited to, preparation of decisions in arbitration, representation, unfair-labor-practice (ULP), and negotiability cases.

Duties

The incumbent handles a full range of assignments, including the most complex and unique questions dealing with negotiability, arbitration, unfair-labor-practice, and representation issues. For example, the incumbent reviews hearing records, briefs, exhibits, and related case documents, analyzes arguments and applicability of precedent cited by the parties and analyzes issues and facts presented in cases, and performs legal research. The incumbent also applies legal precedent to the issues presented, exercises judgment based on research and understanding of the provisions and intent of the Statute, applicable policy, precedent, Government-wide regulations, and other similar material and discusses approaches to cases with supervisors and managers in connection with application of particular precedential decisions of the Authority to the subject case with particular concern for establishing an orderly and consistent body of precedents and processes cases and prepares decisions, as directed by the Member and/or Chief Counsel. As necessary and appropriate, the incumbent may guide others in the preparation of decisions; conducts post-position conferences (PPC's) in negotiability cases and, as necessary, assists less experienced employees in conducting such conferences; assists with and, as appropriate, conducts alternative dispute resolution; prepares and provides training to FLRA parties and neutrals, and may prepare and provide training to other individuals within the FLRA; analyzes and develops major policy statements, and interpretations of the Statute having application to the entire Federal service labor-management-relations program; drafts regulations; and/or performs special projects assigned by the Chief Counsel or the Member to whom assigned. For example, the incumbent may be assigned as a mentor to new or junior professional staff members; oversee fact-finding proceedings; and/or be assigned to represent the Member to whom assigned on cross-component committees.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a background investigation.
• Must be an active member of the Bar and in good standing.
• New attorneys to the Federal government will be required to serve a trial period of 2 years.
• You must be suitable for Federal employment.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid

Qualifications

In order to receive full consideration, applicants must have: Specialized Experience: The selectee must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level, which has equipped the selectee with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Expert knowledge and understanding of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (Statute), the rules and regulations of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and the FLRA's policies and practices pertaining to case processing. Expert knowledge of Federal service labor-management relations and in related Federal employment law and personnel-management areas, including external statutes and regulations such as those promulgated by the Office of Personnel Management. Knowledge of laws governing other personnel systems and affecting application of the Statute, e.g., Title 32 and Title 38. Expert knowledge of general statutory and legal principles to determine what further facts are needed and what legal sources apply. Ability to analyze, research, and present complex factual and legal issues to top management. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with top management and individuals of other private and public organizations. Ability to exercise tact and discretion, and the ability to obtain the cooperation of others. Ability to work with other Authority components as demonstrated by completing details outside of assigned area, or participating on cross-component projects, for example. Expertise in performing complex work in all four areas of the Authority' s jurisdiction. Expertise in written and oral communication, including the ability to produce well-written documents in complex and novel cases with minimum consultation. Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise practical solutions to problems, including to proficiently perform ADR and fact-collecting duties, such as holding conferences and proceedings with parties. Ability to manage caseload independently. Ability to exercise originality and ingenuity in devising solutions to problems.

Education

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.

You MUST provide official or unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/accreditation?src=rn. Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at: http://www.ed.gov

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Federal Labor Relations Authority 1400 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20424 US
• Name: FLRA Human Resources Division
• Phone: (771) 444-5845
• Email: [email protected]