The incumbent exercises administrative and technical supervision in the following: investigating and negotiating voluntary settlements in assigned cases which have been filed in a field office under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and recommending institution of formal action in cases with merit where settlements have not been secured; providing counsel and opinion on the legal aspect of cases in connection with the administration, interpretation and enforcement of the NLRA.

Duties

As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor)(Officer-In-Charge), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Litigating injunction cases in the U.S. District Courts; appearing in bankruptcy court, handling ancillary litigation, and serving as Hearing Officers in representation proceedings and hearings under Section 10(k) of the Act. Providing counsel and opinion on the legal aspect of cases in connection with the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the NLRA. Engaging in and/or advising on extensive analysis regarding complex and difficult legal questions based on factual issues and recommending course of action of each case to ensure minimum impact based on law and regulations. Overseeing staff who investigate and negotiate voluntary settlements in assigned cases which have been filed in a field office under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and recommending institution of formal action in cases with merit where settlements have not been secured. Determining priorities in case-handling to maintain adherence to statutory and regulatory deadlines and to provide the most effective service to the public.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a virtual appointment.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• This is a positive education position. Current NLRB attorneys are not required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, if attorneys are within 3 years from receiving their JD, a transcript must be provided with their application package.
• 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 an Excepted Service position.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) demonstrates knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) as well as how the Agency investigates and prosecutes unfair labor practice charges and the handling of representation cases. The candidate also demonstrates competence in managing the administration of field office operations or comparable experience, including personnel matters and discussions with represented Agency employees. The Ideal Candidate is authentic, team- oriented and a problem-solver who takes pride in personal performance while delivering results along the way and inspiring staff to do the same. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education 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 J.D.). 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 U.S. Constitution. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be qualified for this position, 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 Supervisory General-Attorney (Labor) (Officer-In-Charge) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience providing expert opinion and counsel on cases determined to have merit under the provision of the NLRA and litigated before a court or administrative judge; and Experience providing guidance and/or oversees the preparation of cases for trials; and engaging in research and legal analysis of complaints, briefs, evidence and other legal documents of complex and/or unique cases to support response to difficult legal questions and factual issues; and Experience coordinating, planning and monitoring the legal activities, and caseload of an office to ensure appropriate resources are assigned, priorities are established and overall goals are met. 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:Applicants 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). 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". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification. 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

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).

(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.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
• Name: Nt'l Labor Relations Brd
• Phone: (000) 000-0000
• Email: [email protected]