Summary

The incumbent performs developmental assignments serving as the Resident Officer in a major metropolitan center of the Region, with the responsibility for the processing of unfair labor practice and representation cases arising within the assigned geographic area, including investigation, analysis, informal disposition, settlement negotiation, compliance, and other formal and informal case processing.

This is a developmental position leading to the full performance grade of GS-0905-15.

Duties

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As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Resident Officer), GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Holding responsibility for the effective administration of all Resident Office operations, ensuring cases are handled in accordance with statutory requirements and Board, General Counsel, and Regional Director policies, precedents, regulations, and procedures.
• Reviewing reports and case files to evaluate investigation quality, case preparation, analysis, and the propriety of recommendations for action or disposition; returning cases as necessary for further investigation or reconsideration of factual or legal issues, targets are met or that there are valid reasons for any delays.
• Recommending to the Regional Director whether election agreements should be approved and whether postponements should be granted; issuing and serving Notices of Hearing.
• Conferring with supervisors and Board Agents on questions of fact, proof, jurisdiction, law, or Board practice, procedure, or precedent, and assists in planning the investigation, processing, or disposition of difficult cases.
• Keeping the Regional Director informed of significant developments and making recommendations-generally accepted as authoritative-regarding personnel needs, specialized training, and case-handling policy changes specific to the area's requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• This is an Excepted Service position.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Applicants may be subject to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• 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. Transcripts are required to be considered for this 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.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• 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) (Resident Officer) position demonstrates competence in managing the administration of Field office operations or comparable experience, including personnel matters and discussions with represented Agency employees. The candidate also demonstrates strong expertise in investigating and analyzing representation cases of average complexity and a variety of unfair labor practice cases ranging from simple to moderately complex. The candidate exhibits sound judgment in applying the NLRA, NLRB precedent, and Agency case-handling procedures. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who can guide and support team members, facilitate voluntary resolutions, and ensure timely, high-quality case processing. This individual demonstrates developing leadership capability including the ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff indicating a clear potential for advancement to the GS-15 Resident Officer level.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

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.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Bar Membership and Certification: Must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 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

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 Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Resident Officer) at the GS-14 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience supervising or leading the work of professional staff engaged in the investigation and resolution of unfair labor practice charges and/or representation petitions, including assigning casework and evaluating case quality and timeliness; and
• Experience applying knowledge of labor-management relations law, Board practice, procedure, and precedent to resolve complex questions of fact, law, or jurisdiction, and to guide the investigation, processing, or disposition of difficult cases; and
• Experience participating in or facilitating settlement negotiations between parties to labor relations disputes, and reviewing settlement agreements, withdrawal requests, or case recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and Agency requirements.

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.

(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 an 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".

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

You must meet all qualification requirements. 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, see www.ed.gov. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

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, visit Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

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 Promotion or Reassignment. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

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, Employee Assistance Program, and the Childcare 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.