Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Appeals Attorney)

Summary

This position is in the Office of Appeals, Division of Enforcement Litigation. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Attorney under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Appeals (SES) and the Deputy Director (GS-15). The Office of Appeals is concerned with the review of all appeals to the General Counsel from Regional Directors’ dismissals of unfair labor practice charges filed in the agency’s regional offices.

Duties

• As a Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Appeals Attorney), GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include:
• Supervising and/or conducting specially assigned analytical and research projects and directing the preparation of reports and recommendations to the General
• Counsel relating to special problem areas or the overall administration of the appeals function.
• Directing preparation of memorandum or final letters, being responsible for the technical, concise accuracy and completeness thereof, including the factual and legal issues involved, with citation of authorities in the light of applicable law.
• Reviewing appeals from deferrals of unfair labor practice allegations and reviewing appeals from regional decisions regarding whether appropriate compliance with
• Board orders have been achieved. Reporting orally to the Director or Deputy
• Director of the Office of
• Appeals and the General Counsel's Agenda
• Committee on cases presented for decision in order to summarize contents of written analyses and recommendations, and to present additional interpretation and clarification of specific points raised during discussion. Developing a written permanent record in the
• Agency's case management system on behalf of the General
• Counsel of decisions in Appeals cases.

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.

Required Documents

• Please submit the supporting documents outlined below for your claimed eligibility status.
• RESUME In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• If the two-page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration.
• Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information: Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number.
• Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 -08/2022 or present) The number of hours you worked per week
• Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications.
• Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
• PROOF of BAR CERTIFICATION A copy of your Bar License that certifies you are an active member of the Bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S.
• Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing.
• An Agency's Internal or a Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification.
• TRANSCRIPT An unofficial copy of your transcripts is sufficient for this application package.
• The unofficial transcripts must be verifiable; contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses (with grades), semester hours, and GPA.
• If the position has a positive education requirement (i.e., LL.
• B. or J.D.), as indicated under the "Education" section, the unofficial transcripts must show type of degree and degree date received (conferred).
• If selected, an official copy of the transcripts is required and must be received before employment. (Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts.
• However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their juris doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.) WRITING SAMPLE Applicants are required to submit a legal document of their choice (not edited by anyone other than the applicant and preferably no more than five pages).
• OTHER DOCUMENTS (IF applicable) (Click links information.) Cover Letter Applicants are requested to submit a Cover Letter, but it is not a required document.
• Most Recent Performance Appraisal (Current/Former Federal Employees) If performance appraisal is not dated within the last 18 months or if you are unable to provide a copy, an explanation of why must be provided.
• Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.
• Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) (Current/Former Federal Employees) Most recent SF-50 showing current grade and tenure or an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade.
• Performance Award, Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.
• If you are applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50(s) showing length of time in the current/highest grade (i.e., Promotions, With-in Grade Increase) to support meeting time-in-grade requirements.
• As an employee in the Excepted Service, determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50.
• The block must reflect "1" or "2".
• Also, block 34 must reflect "2".
• A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.
• Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4) Disabled
• Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability) Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member;
• OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof of the service
• Member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.
• Family Member Preference (Derived Preference) Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents.
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