This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO). The incumbent of this position serves as the legal advisor to the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity on all matters pertaining to the equal employment opportunity program, its policy, procedures and implementation of the foregoing laws, rules and regulations.

Duties

As a Attorney Advisor (General) GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include: Conducting legal research of laws, rules and regulations and their interpretation in EEOC and precedent court decision and evaluates the legal adequacy of the facts adduced in relation to actions recommended in complaint cases; Analyzing cases assigned to determine the legal sufficiency of reports of investigation and final agency decisions; Serving as the liaison between the EEO Office and the Special Counsel to the General Counsel in EEO hearings and civil actions; Investigating, negotiating, recommending, and writing settlements or decisions of EEO complaints Providing training on EEO Program issues.

Requirements

• This vacancy may be considered for a virtual position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be 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 for verification.
• This is a positive education position. Transcripts are 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.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Submit a complete resume and application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements specified in the announcement must be met. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT Ideal candidate will have expertise in federal sector EEO complaint processing and will preferably have experience or training in barrier analysis. Candidate will have experience serving as a technical authority, including reviewing, and providing guidance on federal and agency-specific regulations. Exemplary communication skills, ability to negotiate and work independently. Good judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to grasp an understanding of policies. BASIC REQUIREMENT 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) .In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Attorney Advisor at the GS-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Experience processing complaints of alleged discrimination; negotiating settlements, and ensuring the complainants are aware of alternative dispute resolution regulatory requirements; and preparing reports of investigation and final agency decisions Experience conducting training on EEO program issues and assisting managers and supervisors at all levels in identifying institutional barriers to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants for employment and assists them in planning and implementing their EEO program responsibilities; and Experience providing advisory services, furnishing technical and legal guidance, and providing information on alternative dispute resolution. 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. 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. 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. An Agency's Internal or Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification.

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 (J.D. or LL. B).

(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 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 this 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 OFF OF EQUAL EMPL OPPORTUNITY 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0031 US
• Name: Nt'l Labor Relations Brd
• Phone: (000) 000-0000
• Email: [email protected]