This position is located in the Division of Advice, Injunction Litigation Branch of the National Labor Relations Board. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended.

Duties

The incumbent of this position will serve as Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) ,GS 0905 15in the Injunction Litigation Branch, Division of Advice, Office of the General Counsel, under the general supervision of the Injunction Litigation Branch's Assistant General Counsel. The incumbent is responsible for:

Requirements

• This is not a remote (virtual) position.
• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• 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 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.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
• First Area: All unit employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Second Area: All Agency employees rated Fully Successful or better.
• Third Area: Eligible candidates from any appropriate source.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate for this position has experience providing authoritative guidance and has extensive knowledge of labor law and Injunction litigation. Experience practicing before courts of appeals. Demonstrates excellent negotiating, analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail preferred. 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) (Deputy Assistant General Counsel) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience providing legal counsel in such cases concerning Section 10(j) injunctions, including if appropriate appeals of such cases, and related Section 10(j) and 10(I) contempt authorizations. Experience advising and formulating policy on Section 8 of the National Labor Relations Act and similar statutes involving the Act. Experience analyzing and researching unfair labor practice laws and Section 10(j) and 10(l) principles and practices in order to make determinations on such cases. 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 DIV OF ADVICE INJUNCTION LIT BR 1015 HALF STREET, SE WASHINGTON, DC 20570-0001 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]