Summary

The position of Deputy Associate General Counsel is located in the Division of Operations-Management, Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Associate General Counsel and operates within broad delegations of authority for carrying out the functions of the Division.

Duties

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1. Shares fully with the Associate General Counsel responsibility for the effective operations of all agency field offices in both substantive and administrative phases of the work. Coordinates the activities of the Assistant General Counsels who, with their Deputies, are each directly responsible for the supervision of a broad regional district comprising several regional offices. These activities include:
   
   1. Through regular field office visits, telephone/virtual contact, email communications and correspondence maintaining continuing liaison with Regional Directors and providing direction, advice and review on all phases of field office activity, including case handling, administrative, personnel and outreach matters, and effecting coordination between field offices and other Divisions of the office of the General Counsel.
   2. Maintaining awareness and understanding of required clearances, as well as decisions and communications issued by other units within the General Counsel's organization and by the Board; and ensuring that field office operations comply with those requirements.
   3. Approving correspondence, instructions, and other communications to field offices, convening any indicated conferences with or referrals to other offices of the General Counsel or the Board, and participating with other Agency officials in determining final action to be taken on such matters.
   4. Keeping superiors and other Headquarters' officials informed-through oral and written reports-about field office operations and any related issues; and advising on actions to be taken in specific cases, as well as on changes to general policy, procedures, and practices.
   5. Investigating congressional and other inquiries or complaints regarding the application of Agency policy by field personnel; implementing corrective action when appropriate, including steps to prevent recurrenceand corresponding or meeting with those who raised the inquiry to explain the relevant concepts or the corrective measures taken.
2. Regularly assists the Associate General Counsel in or has complete responsibility for planning and directing any of the following functions:
   
   1. Continual study and evaluation of case processing and related substantive operations in the regional offices.
   2. Conducting studies to evaluate existing and potential staffing resources in relation to the Office of the General Counsel's overall workload and operational objectives; and developing proposed policies and programs to ensure the most effective use of staff and staffing resources across the organization.
   3. Develops time and quality standards for case processing at all stages, encompassing field office investigatory, settlement, trial, litigation, and compliance functions.
   4. Development of systems for cash flow and management directed toward attainment of time and quality objectives, integration of the case processing activities of all field and Headquarters' Divisions, and full consideration of all matters bearing on the treatment and disposition of cases, maximum utilization of staff resources, and implementation of General Counsel and Board policies.
   5. Preparation of periodic reports to the General Counsel reviewing case handling performance, identifying and analyzing problems and recommending immediate and long-range remedial actions and plans.
3. Establishes and maintains regular contact with other government agencies such as Department of Labor, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and others responsible in the labor management relations area. Responsible for establishing effective channels of communication to ensure active exchange of information and prompt identification and resolution of mutual problems, particularly when the processing of NLRB cases is implicated.
4. Responsible for staying informed about legislative initiatives-directly or indirectly related to labor- management relations-that may affect the operations of the General Counsel; briefing Congressional committee staff and other relevant parties;
5. Participates with Associate General Counsel, the General Counsel, and the Deputy General Counsel in the planning, preparation and implementation of conferences. These are conferences of regional office professional and administrative employees held periodically on a district or national basis for in-depth review of current regional operations to identify areas of management, supervision and case handling where improvements in efficiency and service to the public might be achieved.
6. Substitutes as required for the Associate General Counsel in meetings of the General Counsel involving operational and case management problems as well as disposition of individual cases referred by field offices which involve policy or establishment of precedent.
7. Performs other duties as required or directed.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Initial SES Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• VETERANS PREFERENCE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE
• All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
• Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e. You will need to provide the information annually.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
• Geographic location negotiable upon selection.

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES): This position is designated as a General position. This position may be filled by a career or non-career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

ALL CANDIDATES MUST FULLY ADDRESS ALL ITEMS UNDER 'EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS' WITHIN THE RESUME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES: Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

PLACEMENT POLICY: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.

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