Regional Director

Summary

Regional Offices serve as the primary means through which the Board and General Counsel engage with the public and carry out the majority of the Agency’s case handling and public service responsibilities. The position has responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the region, including delegated authority and responsibility for various phases in processing cases arising under the NLRA, as amended in conformity with regulations and procedures promulgated thereunder.

Duties

• With responsibility for administration of the operation of the office under his/her jurisdiction, this position has the following delegations of authority and responsibility: Receives charges, petitions for certification or decertification of representatives for collective bargaining purposes, and petitions
• Affecting employees' membership in such labor organization; investigates all charges and petitions to ascertain the merits within the framework of the National Labor Relations Act and policies enunciated by the Board and the General
• Counsel, with authority to have access to and the right to copy evidence, to administer oaths and affirmations, to examine witnesses and to receive evidence; and to approve or disapprove the withdrawal of charges or petitions.
• Manages all aspects of charges alleging Unfair Labor Practices and Notices of Hearing, including issuance and service of, or refusal to issue a complaint, subject to the right of the charging party to appeal to the General Counsel.
• Investigates representation petitions filed and negotiates consent and stipulated election agreements between and among the various parties regarding jurisdiction, the appropriate unit and the time, place and date of election.
• Holds hearings in representation cases consistent with Agency procedures in order to resolve questions concerning representation relevant to the holding of an election; determines and narrows the relevant issues to be litigated at a hearing by reference to a party's Statement of
• Position and/or the opposing party's adverse position thereto; determines which issues sought to be litigated by a party at hearing, if any, may be deferred for post-election resolution, if needed' to determine which employees, if any, are allowed
• To vote subject to challenge; to grant subpoenas and pass upon rulings and motions and special appeals made at hearings.
• Makes rulings on a wide variety of matters pertaining to representation cases, under direct delegation of authority from the Board, such as rulings on request for extensions of time to file briefs, rulings with respect to showing of
• Interest, waivers, disclaimers, withdrawals, or concurrent charges, ruling on motions to amend or rescind certifications; and to rule upon motions for reconsideration and oral argument.
• Exercises leadership by motivating managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the Agency's activities; encourages creative thinking and innovation; influences others toward a spirit of service; leads or contributes to the design and/or
• Implementation of new programs/processes based on how best to advance the mission of the agency; is open to changing and new information; tolerates ambiguity; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected
• Obstacles; adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution; provides input to any proposed changes in a positive and constructive manner that fosters diversity of thought; and identifies, implements and supports the development and launch of new
• Programs, staffing changes, structural changes and procedures.
• Effectively communicates and implements
• Agency goals and programs; motivates the workforce through leadership, effective communication with staff and local union representatives, candid exchange of ideas taking into account employee perspective, listening to and considering ideas of subordinates in a manner that fosters creativity, innovation and high-quality individual and
• Agency performance; appraises employees in a timely fashion using appropriate judgment in assessing their performance and providing them with constructive feedback; makes meaningful distinctions in performance rating and through the
• Agency's award program consistent with individual and group performance; addresses performance or other workplace challenges effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors and evaluates programs and work practices to optimize efficiencies and prevent mismanagement and instill public trust.
• Uses information technology effectively to accomplish the Agency's mission; effectively supports the President's and Agency's initiatives to make government more efficient and effective.
• Incumbent engages in effective outreach with customers and stakeholders as appropriate; communicates the Agency's mission, policies, and programs with parties, the labor-management bar, oversight agencies, the public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Benefits

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.

Required Documents

• In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire,
• Your resume; (Content of
• Resume: Your resume that you choose to describe your job-related experiences will be used to verify your qualifications.
• Therefore, it is important that the information be specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete.
• Your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.) SF-50, Notification of
• Action (indicating highest grade level held, tenure group, promotion potential and salary.
• Reinstatement eligibles should submit their SF-50 documenting their career appointment to SES if applying for noncompetitive consideration).
• Most Recent Performance Appraisal (Current federal service employees: If performance appraisal is not dated within the last year or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation why must be provided).
• All materials must be received by 07/15/2026 to be considered for this announcement.