This position is located in the Special Counsel and Labor Relations Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional and expert labor and employment relations services to the Agency under the various components of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, as amended, and related statutory and regulatory provisions governing other aspects of Federal sector employment.

Duties

As a Legal Administrative Specialist, GS-0901-13, your typical work assignments may include: Drafting responses to grievances; procuring court reporters and arbitrators; preparing Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) files for filing and filing documents for attorneys in matters before Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / MSPB; assisting in obtaining documentation for discovery; and providing technical support at all arbitrations / EEO / MSPB / Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) hearings (i.e. printing exhibits, managing witness procurement / attendance / participation). Addressing highly contentious issues that require frequent interaction with individuals who are skeptical, hostile and/or uncooperative. Providing guidance and advice to management on the implementation and application of negotiated agreements. Advising supervisory staff on proposed resolutions of labor relations matters. Establishing and maintaining effective relations with local and national representatives of the NLRB's unions and with Agency managers and supervisors, with full consideration of the bilateral nature of labor relations.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a virtual (remote) position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• A one-year probationary period may be required unless otherwise completed.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Submit complete application and resume 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 Legal Administrative Specialist position possesses knowledge or experience negotiating or administering labor agreements and providing guidance on labor relations matters. The candidate conducts themselves with integrity and honesty; has strong interpersonal skills; and displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Legal Administrative Specialist at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience advising on labor-management relations and collective bargaining matters, or concerns or other comparable experience; and Experience developing or adapting internal office procedures to coordinate and control the flow of cases and other activities in the office; and Experience gathering, organizing, presenting information and/or documents to interested stakeholders. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please ensure that your resume information is specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. 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. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent grade level of the federal service is required to qualify for the GS-13 grade level. (NOTE: All current Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive). 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SPECIAL COUNSEL & LABOR RELATIONS 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0049 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]