This position is located in the Special Counsel and Labor Relations Office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The incumbent serves as Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Deputy Assistant General Counsel) and is responsible for supervising and reviewing the work of special counsel attorneys and staff and assists the Assistant General Counsel or their designee in planning, organizing, and conducting all aspects of the Office's cases.

Duties

As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Preparing and presenting the Agency's case in formal hearings before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other agencies, the Federal Courts and through the various appellate levels to conclusion. Performing analyses concerning decisions which are adversative to the interests of the Agency and making observations and recommendations about Agency responses (internal and external). Actively participating in conferences with the Assistant General Counsel, the General Counsel or designee, on the merits of cases and on legal and policy issues and recommending action when necessary. Providing legal counsel regarding the position to be taken by the Agency on charges and complaints brought by employees and employee groups, and on proposed adverse actions to be taken against employees. Supervising and reviewing the work of attorneys in planning, organizing, and conducting all aspects of the office's cases.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• 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.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• 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 Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Deputy Assistant General Counsel) position will have exceptional judgment to address legal policy issues. In addition, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and established work experience in matters before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The ideal candidate will also have experience mentoring and managing others. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are preferred. Basic Requirements Education Applicants 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 U.S. Constitution. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. The Agency's Internal or Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification. In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must also meet the following: Minimum Qualification 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 a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Deputy Assistant General Counsel) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience performing federal sector labor and employment litigation to include participation in EEOC, MSPB, and FLRA proceedings and handling discovery associated with these administrative proceedings; and Experience conducting federal sector collective bargaining to include term and mid-term negotiations with federal agency unions; and Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation and recommendations based on federal labor and employment statutes, rules, and regulations including Title VII and OPM regulations; and Experience providing federal employment law advice and training in areas of employee performance and conduct. 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. (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.)

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