Summary This position is in the Special Counsel and Labor Relations Office. The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional and expert legal services to the Agency. The incumbent will manage all labor related legal matters arising under the various components of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, as amended, and related statutory and regulatory provisions governing other aspects of Federal sector employment and fiscal law. Responsibilities As a General Attorney (Labor) (Special Counsel), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Conducting legal research on variety of complex and sensitive labor, employment, and employee relations matters and must have familiarity with, and be able to research and apply to Federal sector cases, various other relevant employment statutes. Appearing on behalf of Agency management in settlement negotiations and in grievance arbitration hearings and Merit Systems Protection Board proceedings. Serving as an expert on interpretation and application of case law, rules, and regulations of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Collaborating with managers in resolving and finding solutions to any legal, technical, or contractual problems arising in the area of labor relations. Drafting responses to grievances, particularly at the Step Three level and provide advice to managers on handling grievances at earlier steps of the relevant grievance procedure. 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 General Attorney (Labor) (Special Counsel) position has thorough knowledge and experience with the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. They effectively manage cases and projects, contribute to personnel discussions, and solve problems efficiently. This individual is detail-oriented, results-driven, and motivates others to achieve excellence. 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 J.D.). 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 General Attorney (Labor) (Special Counsel) at the GS-15 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 V 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 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 J.D.). 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. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. Additional Information SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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.
