Summary This position is located in the Division of Advice, Regional Advice Branch (RAB). The RAB provides legal guidance to the Regional Offices in novel or complex unfair labor practice cases or other cases warranting attention by the General Counsel. It also assists the Regions in drafting statements of position and briefs requested by the Board in select unfair labor practice cases; and prepares guideline memoranda to aid the Regional Offices in dealing with recent developments in the case law. Responsibilities As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Attorney, Regional Advice), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Researching, analyzing, and applying pertinent statutes, judicial decisions, Board decisions, administrative regulations and decisions, as well as using independent legal reasoning in recommending the disposition of Regional Advice cases, in order to formulate the most effective analysis, path, and action for the Agency to take. Attending case agendas with the General Counsel, or the Advice Associate General Counsel or their designated subordinates, and reportings as to the facts and legal issues and analysis involved, and recommending dispositions. Resolving highly complex case issues and dealing, as needed, with high-level Agency officials about these matters. Performing other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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) position has exemplary legal research, legal analysis, and writing skills. A demonstrated familiarity with the National Labor Relations Act and ability to produce well-written and analytically-sound substantive documents are preferred. The preferred skills include legal research, legal analysis and making recommendations regarding the disposition of cases submitted or assigned. In addition, the Ideal Candidate is preferred to able to write and edit court-ready memoranda and other legal documents. 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. An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 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) at the GS-15 level. Specialized experience includes: Experience providing leadership on labor laws and providing recommendations on questions and issues involving sensitive public relations concerns, or potentially wide-impact labor-management relations affairs; and Experience reviewing and analyzing complex legal and factual decisions and case records to gather information to prepare draft briefs and legal memoranda; and Experience conducting extensive research on statutes, regulations, and ordinances to present arguments and prepare opinions through written and oral communication. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description or 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. 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 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). All education claimed by applicants will be verified. 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. 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. Additional Information SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMODATION The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: For additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.) 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.
