The incumbent of this position serves as Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel Expert) in the Office of Representation Appeals, which reports to the office of the Board's Chairman. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under title provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended.

Duties

As a Attorney-Adviser (Labor) GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Consulting with the Director, Assistant Chief Counsel, and Board Members and their staff in preparing revisions and alterations in official Board decisions and opinions, and drafting the official decision and order of the Board. Incorporating Board Member views into written analyses and opinions for committee consideration. Making oral presentations of cases to the Board and participating in discussions on the merits and proposed disposition of cases and recommending cases which oral argument by parties should be granted. Independently conducting and planning special studies on difficult and novel questions of law, policy, and procedure which arise in the administration of the Act, and formulating recommendations for consideration by the Board. Making the initial determination as to whether issues in cases have been sufficiently covered by established Board policy and precedent to permit decision by the Board and drafting a proposed decision and order.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship 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.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
• First Area of Consideration - All unit employees employed on the Board-side of the Agency
• Second Area of Consideration - All Agency employees
• 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.
• NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their Juris Doctorate Degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.
• Submit complete application package 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 for the Attorney-Advisor (Labor) (Senior Counsel Expert) has a wide-ranging and thorough knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, including Board policies, procedures, and practices; possesses strong research and analytical skills; has experience drafting complex decisions; has extensive experience analyzing representation-case issues under the National Labor Relations Act; has demonstrated an ability to provide expert legal analysis and advice on complicated matters; and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. Basic Requirements 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). 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 US constitution. Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency's Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must also meet the following: Minimum Qualification Applicant 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 an Attorney-Adviser (Labor) at the GS-15 level. Specialized experience includes: Experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act, including Board policies, procedures, and practices; and Experience interpreting and applying the National Labor Relations Act to difficult and novel factual and legal issues in unfair labor practice and representation cases; and Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation, and recommendations on both administrative matters and legal issues based on relevant labor laws and regulations. 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: All Agency employees 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). As a current NLRB excepted service employee, 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 BOARD STAFF OFF OF REPRESENTATION 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]