Labor Management Relations Examiner (Labor Relations Investigator (Bridge))

Summary

The Bridge Program provides a meaningful way for administrative professional employees to change their career paths and obtain positions as a Labor Management Relations Examiner. This is a three-year training program with an option for a one-year extension. The program focuses on robust developmental activities through practical application and formal education and training.

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Duties

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As a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Labor Relations Investigator (Bridge)), GS-0244-5,

The incumbent will participate in a training program where they will learn to perform the duties of a Field Examiner to include:

• Interviewing witnesses
• Preparing affidavits
• Drafting reports of investigations
• Assisting in holding elections, checking the eligibility of voters, and processing challenged ballots
• Assisting in investigation of assignments, which may involve excerpting data from respondent's books, production records, and cost statements.

For more information regarding the details of the Bridge Program and Pay Retention requirements, please see OM website about the Bridge Program. Click on the link for the OM and Attachments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation is not authorized.
• This is not a remote position.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Applicants will serve in the Regions in which they currently work.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Candidate must be a current Career or Career Conditional NLRB Field Administrative Professional Employee AND have the below general experience or education.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Candidate must have at least 3 years of general experience. At least one year (52 weeks) of the three years of general experience must be equivalent to the GS-04 grade level. Qualifying experience is that which is gained in technical, specialized, clerical, administrative or other responsible work that has demonstrated the candidate's potential to satisfactorily complete the developmental program.

General experience is described as:

• Experience that provides evidence of the ability to meet and deal objectively and effectively with people (e.g., as a counselor, personnel investigator (conducting research into an individual's personal, professional and criminal history to assess suitability for employment), and/or as a crediti rating investigator (analyzing financial history and verifying data)); and
• Experience that provides evidence to survey organizations and analyze management methods and practices (e.g., as a management analyst); and
• Experience that provides evidence to collect, assemble, and analyze pertinent facts and to write reports on findings (e.g., as in investigative or research types of work).

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EDUCATION

Have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in labor relations, industrial relations, personnel/human resource administration, business administration, economics, labor economics, labor law, political science, accounting, or law; or other education that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in these subjects. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

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COMBINATON OF GENERAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible as an Internal Merit Promotion Candidate. (NOTE: A SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility must be provided. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive).

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

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements.

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.

Additional information

Selected candidates currently serving at the GS-06 or higher, will be assigned to the program at the GS-05 grade level with pay retention for the duration of their participation in the program, consistent with 5 CFR Part 536, subpart B.

Candidates who do not favorably complete the program will be returned to their prior competitive status position, or to a similar position with equivalent status and grade.

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 reassignment, change to lower grade, or promotion. 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.

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.

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