Supervisory Labor Management Relations Examiner (Officer-In-Charge)

Summary This position is in a Regional, Subregional or Resident Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The incumbent serves as an Officer-In-Charge assigned oversight of a Subregional office and exercises administrative and technical supervision over assigned personnel engaged in the following: investigating and negotiating settlements and recommending institution of formal action in cases, and providing counsel and opinion on the legal aspect of cases. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Labor Management Relations Examiner (Officer-In-Charge), GS-0244-14, your typical work assignments may include: Assigning cases to Labor Relations Investigators and Field Attorneys for investigation and legal analysis and advising staff on questions involving the application of facts to law, procedural issues, and overseeing settlement negotiations and similar matters. Reviewing reports and case files to determine investigation, case preparation and analysis, and propriety of recommendations for action or disposition, as appropriate. Ensuring that all cases are handled in accordance with basic statutory requirements, as well as, in accordance with policies, precedents, regulations and procedures established by the Board, the General Counsel, and the Regional Director. Performing the full range of personnel management functions and supervisory functions pertinent to work performed by the staff. Ensuring that the appropriate facts and recommendations are set forth in writing. 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 Labor Management Relations Examiner (Officer-In-Charge) position demonstrates knowledge of the NLRA as well as how the Agency investigates and prosecutes unfair labor practice charges and the handling of representation cases. The candidate also demonstrates competence in managing the administration of field office operations or comparable experience, including personnel matters and discussions with represented Agency employees. The ideal candidate is authentic, team-oriented and a problem-solver who takes pride in personal performance while delivering results along the way and inspiring staff to do the same. 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 Labor Management Relations Examiner (Officer-In-Charge), at the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience with the National Labor Relations Act, and comparable statutes, to investigate and handle a variety of complex representation cases (R cases) and unfair labor practice cases (C cases); and Experience making authoritative recommendations of factual information to internal stakeholders; both orally and in writing; and Experience independently managing cases that are complex or unique in nature that requires a high level of expertise. 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. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All Agency employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-13 or equivalent grade level of the federal service, is required to qualify for this position. (NOTE: All Agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive). As an employee, you may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. Block 24 must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1". 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 There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. 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, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care 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.