Summary
This position is located in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative/technical supervision over subordinates engaged in investigating and negotiating voluntary settlements under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and recommending formal action in cases with merit, providing counsel and opinion on cases in regard to the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the NLRA.
Duties
As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Field Attorney), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include: Communicating clearly and concisely to advise subordinates and answer questions involving interpretation of the NLRA, conducting settlement negotiations and advising staff on the totality of cases. Reviewing and answering questions related to the litigation, including trial preparation, subpoenas, pretrial briefs, trial work, post-hearing briefs, and legal motions Negotiating with parties in order to secure settlement agreements and making recommendations regarding the litigation before administrative law judges in unfair labor practice cases. Reviewing reports and case files to determine adequacy of evidence; thoroughness of investigation; case preparation and analysis; and propriety of recommendations for action or disposition. Supervising staff in investigations; ensuring the quality and timeliness of the processing of cases; planning and conducting training; and evaluating the performance of staff.
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.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Decision Making Legal Advisor Managing Human Resources Oral Communication Problem Solving Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032497 Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants will be provided with four short, free-response essay questions designed to ascertain their dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee) to review. Responses are not required and will not be scored. If applicants choose to provide a response to the essay questions, they will be required to certify that they are using their own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral to the selecting official, a four-phased process will be used. Phase 1: Applicants' resume and supporting documents will be reviewed by Human Resources (HR) to determine whether they meet the basic qualification requirements. Phase 2: Applicants who are minimally qualified may be advanced to a Structured Resume Review assessment conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may review applicants' resumes to evaluate technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Phase 3: Applicants who successfully pass the Structured Resume Review assessment may be advanced to a Structured Interview conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may assess applicants' ability to demonstrate the required competencies for the position. Phase 4: A final score, which may combine the results from one or more assessments, may be used to identify the top-rated applicants. Applicants meeting the established cut-off score may be referred to the selecting official for consideration and may be required to participate in one or more additional interviews as part of the hiring process.