This position is located in the Division of Operations Management, Office of the General Counsel, and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel in charge of the Division, or the Deputy Associate General Counsel. Note: This position is eligible for remote work.

Duties

Continually reviews and evaluates operations of field offices to determine their qualitative and quantitative adequacy and effectiveness in all respects, including: thoroughness and objectivity of investigations, prompt disposition of cases, effectiveness of efforts to obtain informal disposition of cases without recourse to formal action, sound and impartial preparation of cases for trial, effectiveness in conducting litigation and other proceedings before Administrative Law Judges, the Board and the courts, effectiveness of program to achieve voluntary compliance with Board Orders and court judgments, timely and accurate preparation of representation case decisions in accord with legal precedent, thoroughness and objectivity in conduct of representation hearings and elections, accurate interpretation and uniform application of Agency policy and objectives. To accomplish this, field office visits are conducted by each Assistant General Counsel. Provides the central point in the Agency for the receipt, consideration and disposition of communications and materials to, from, or concerning field offices within the district. Provides solutions directly on problems presented and makes independent decisions on proposed actions wherever possible. Approves on behalf of the Associate General Counsel correspondence, instructions, and other communications to field offices. Serves as the frontline representative of the General Counsel for Agency level consideration and resolution of problems and inquiries presented by Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, the labor bar, and business and labor leaders at the highest level concerning any matterswhich relate to field operations within the District. Keeps thoroughly abreast of external labor management developments and conditions within the District through contacts with local and national representatives of both labor and management groups. The Assistant General Counsel participates extensively in all aspects of case processing conducted by the field offices and by the headquarters units of the Office of the General Counsel. By virtue of this position, the incumbent is required to possess and maintain a commanding knowledge of both procedural and substantive law. Directly coordinates Regional Office case handling with the other Legal Divisions in both substantive and procedural matters. Is responsible for all aspects of the representation case pipeline, providing continuity and coordination of the issues and problems that will be encountered as a representation case is investigated, the handling of elections and any related pre- or post-hearing matter. The incumbent participates with the Associate General Counsel and the Deputy Associate General Counsel in formulating General Counsel policy for the institution and administration of various Government-wide programs in the NLRB field organization, and monitor such, programs to insure their effective and uniform implementation at the regional level. Incumbent shares responsibility for and assists the Associate General Counsel and the Deputy Associate General Counsel in the overall management of field office personnel, funds and services. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel: Performs a wide variety of regular and non-recurring assignments, many of a confidential nature, to assist the General Counsel in the discharge of administrative and substantive law responsibilities. Upon assignment by the Associate General Counsel, formulates and develops long-range goals, objectives, and policy planning for the efficient operation of field offices and the effective administration of the Act. On behalf of the Associate General Counsel, develops and supervises the implementation of national training programs, conferences, and seminars for field office employees at all levels up to and including Regional Directors and for the attorneys of the headquarters case handling divisions of the Office of the General Counsel. In particular, the Assistant General Counsel formulates nationwide training programs for administrative professionals, trial attorneys, hearing officers, investigators, supervisors, administrative staff, compliance experts and management officials. Continuously reviews Agency policy and takes action to recommend revision of case handling and administrative manuals as necessary to reflect changes in policies and practices of the Agency and continuing developments in substantive law. On special assignment from the General Counsel or the Associate General Counsel, supervises the preparation of analyses, reports and statements of position, or with respect to recommendations of study groups or task forces, bar associations or other groups, for issuance by the General Counsel. Represents the General Counsel or Associate General Counsel in meetings with top level representatives of other agencies for the consideration of problems of mutual concern.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background investigation may be required.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Initial SES Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Must have a J.D. from an accredited school.
• Active member of the bar, proof of good standing is required.
• The position may be filled outside the District of Columbia.
• SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES: Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit. http://www.OPM.Gov/retire/asd/pdf/99-106A.pdf
• Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e. You will need to provide the information annually.
• VETERANS PREFERENCE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE.

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES): This is a Career-Reserved position and therefore must be filled by a career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded. To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. For this position, all candidates 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. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirements and all Professional/Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors automatically eliminate the applicant from further consideration. ALL CANDIDATES MUST FULLY ADDRESS ALL ITEMS UNDER 'TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS' TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS PTQs: A narrative statement specifically to show possession of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). Responses should summarize the applicants experience in relation to the PTQs and specific examples of accomplishments. Total length of narratives should not exceed 3 pages. PTQ 1. Demonstrated knowledge of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended, Fair Labor Standards Act, Administrative Procedure Act and State labor relations laws. PTQ 2. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply the National Labor Relations Act, 1935, as amended, related case law, and precedent in order to handle the most complex legal issues relating to the statute. PTQ 3. Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended and Agency Policies and Procedures. PTQ 4. Ability to coordinate, manage, and participate at the highest level in case handling involving Regional Offices and Washington Headquarters offices to achieve maximum productivity, quality case processing and effective service to the public. PTQ 5. Demonstrated ability to manage the human, financial, information, and other resources of an organization, and lead staff in accomplishing the organization's strategic goals. B. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS - ECQs: Candidates must also submit a separate narrative statement to show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Total length of narratives should not exceed 10 pages. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating. HELPFUL INFORMATION ON ECQs: Particular care should be taken when addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) described under Qualifications and Evaluation, as that information must also be reviewed and approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB). Be sure to include professional and volunteer experience, education, training, and awards that demonstrate your skills in a particular ECQ. Please do not submit additional materials such as position descriptions, publications, course descriptions, or OPM literature. Materials other than those discussed under How to Apply will not normally be included in the application package when forwarded to the Executive Resources Board for evaluation. Additional information on the ECQs is available at Executive Core Qualifications (opm.gov). The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. Please provide your examples using the Challenge- Context- Action- Result (CCAR) model when describing your accomplishments; as described below: Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with and/or the environment in which you worked address the challenge or goal. Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address the challenge or goal. Result - Give specific examples of the results of your actions. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your personal level of responsibility, the challenges and/or scope of complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions.

Education

Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be a member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The selectee will be required to provide proof of current bar membership prior to appointment. ALL APPLICANTS must submit proof of successful completion of education requirements. This proof may consist of a law school transcript, copy of diploma from the applicant's law school, or other documentation which provides clear and specific proof of education, such as a current SF-50 demonstrating that the applicant is currently occupying a position in the 905 series. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements for this position if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address DIV OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: Janet Tucker
• Phone: (202) 273-0053
• Email: [email protected]