Summary

This position is located in a National Labor Relations Board Field office. Field offices represent the arm of the Agency and the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel interact with the public. The purpose of this position is to secure compliance with settlement agreements, Administrative Law Judges' Decisions, Board Orders and court decrees issued.

Duties

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As a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Compliance Officer), GS-0244-14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Ensuring the implementation of the requirements set forth in settlement agreements, Administrative Law Judges' decisions, Board orders, and court decrees.
• Ensuring corrective actions and timing of key remedial factors; exercising judgment to arrive at reasoned recommendations.
• Overseeing negotiations to secure compliance with Board orders, court decrees or settlement agreements.
• Providing interpretation for different program processes and methods, conducting analysis of case history to formulate actions for respondents following the issuance of order/settlement agreements.
• Utilizing an electronic case management system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a Competitive Service position.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• You may be required to complete as applicable, a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
• If you are a current status federal employee, you may be required to complete a new one-year probationary period if selected.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• 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 Labor Management Relations Examiner (Compliance Officer) position would have experience analyzing documents for computing backpay, making recommendations to management regarding the methodology for computing backpay and other compliance assumptions, presenting backpay requirements including backpay to the parties, and monitoring compliance cases through case closure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Compliance Officer), at the GS-14 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Demonstrated ability to investigate, analyze, and evaluate economic and non-economic remedies owed, including interpretating applicable internal procedures, laws, regulations, and legal precedent, and developing well-reasoned recommendations; and
• Experience applying persuasive communication to resolve disputes, obtain compliance with voluntary settlements, administrative orders, or court orders, that reflect sound judgment, discretion, and ability to work with challenging parties; and
• Experience conducting fact-finding activities, including interviewing affected parties and witnesses, collecting and analyzing documentary evidence, and preparing comprehensive reports clearly articulating issues, evidence, monetary calculations and other remedies necessary to support case resolution.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

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, Transfer, Appointment, or Reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct; and
• The needs and interests of the agency; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources.

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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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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.