Legal Administrative Specialist - National Labor Relations Board

Summary This position is located in the Special Counsel and Labor Relations Office of the National Labor Relations Board. The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional and expert labor and employment relations services to the Agency 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. Responsibilities As a Legal Administrative Specialist, GS-0901-13, your typical work assignments may include: Drafting responses to grievances; procuring court reporters and arbitrators; preparing Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) files for filing and filing documents for attorneys in matters before Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / MSPB; assisting in obtaining documentation for discovery; and providing technical support at all arbitrations / EEO / MSPB / Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) hearings (i.e. printing exhibits, managing witness procurement / attendance / participation). Addressing highly contentious issues that require frequent interaction with individuals who are skeptical, hostile and/or uncooperative. Providing guidance and advice to management on the implementation and application of negotiated agreements. Advising supervisory staff on proposed resolutions of labor relations matters. Establishing and maintaining effective relations with local and national representatives of the NLRB's unions and with Agency managers and supervisors, with full consideration of the bilateral nature of labor relations. 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 Legal Administrative Specialist position possesses knowledge or experience negotiating or administering labor agreements and providing guidance on labor relations matters. The candidate conducts themselves with integrity and honesty; has strong interpersonal skills; and displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Legal Administrative Specialist at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience advising on labor-management relations and collective bargaining matters, or concerns or other comparable experience; and Experience developing or adapting internal office procedures to coordinate and control the flow of cases and other activities in the office; and Experience gathering, organizing, presenting information and/or documents to interested stakeholders. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please ensure that your resume information is specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent grade level of the federal service is required to qualify for the GS-13 grade level. (NOTE: All current Federal 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 (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 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, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. 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.) REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow instructions in the job announcement. 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, Reassignment or Change to Lower Grade. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position 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.