This position is located in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The incumbent carries out work assignments of both representation and unfair labor practice cases independently and assists higher graded Examiners in the investigation of more complex case assignments.

Duties

As a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Field Examiner) GS- 0244-9, your typical work assignments may include: Preparing election agreements and/or stipulations for an election; Investigating challenged ballots or objections to a representation election; Conducting administrative hearings to develop a record in pre and post-election settings to resolve unit placement, voting eligibility, and conduct of election issues; and Analyzing issues to resolve questions concerning the appropriateness of a bargaining unit in representation cases and to resolve challenge ballots and objectives.

Requirements

• This is not a remote (virtual) position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education in lieu of specialized experience.
• Transcripts are required if qualifying on a combination of experience and education.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application and resume 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 is interested in seeking employment pursuing compliance with the National Labor Relations Act. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills, have strong research and analytical skills, and be interested in interacting with members of the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be qualified for this position at the GS-09 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 a Labor Management Relations Examiner at the GS-09. Specialized experience includes: Completing legal research, interviewing witnesses, preparing sworn statements, reviewing and analyzing documentary evidence; and Drafting appropriate recommendations for disposition of unfair labor practice charges, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements; and Preparing election agreements and/or stipulations for an election, conducts official elections. OR Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree orLL.B. or J.D., if related. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and 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%. (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 assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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.

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 qualification requirements. 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.

Contacts

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