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Summary
This position is in a Regional, Subregional or Resident Office of the National Labor Relations Board.
The incumbent of this position serves as the Assistant Regional Director and is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination, through subordinate supervisors, of the investigation, evaluation and informal resolution of all cases filed in the Regional Office.
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Duties
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As a Supervisory Labor Management Relations Examiner (Assistant Regional Director), GS-0244-15, your typical work assignments may include:

• Exercising overall supervision of and coordinating, through Supervisory Attorneys and/or Supervisory Labor Relations Investigators, the investigation, analysis, taking into consideration the complexity of the case, priority handling required, workload of Board agents, and related factors, is responsible for ensuring that cases are processed expeditiously, that quality standards are uniformly maintained, and time targets are met or that there are valid reasons for any delays.
• Recommending to the Regional Director cases on which formal advice should be obtained from Headquarters and directing the preparation of requests for advice which includes presentation of facts and issues, case analysis, and the Regional Office's position.
• Participating with the supervisor and individual Field Attorney or Labor Relations Investigators in conferences with parties to cases in an attempt to obtain voluntary settlement of issues, or to obtain withdrawal of charges or petitions; facilitating voluntary disposition due to expert knowledge of labor management relations within the Regional Office; and continually evaluating the effectiveness of the Regional Office settlement program and recommending to the Regional Director ways to bring about improvement.
• Conferring with supervisors and individual Labor Relations Investigators and Field Attorneys on problems requiring assistance in resolving questions of fact, proof, jurisdiction, law or Board practice, procedure, or precedent, or in planning the investigation, processing, or disposition of difficult cases.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a Competitive Service position.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• You may be required to complete as applicable, a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
• Applicants may be subject to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 (Assistant Regional Director) position demonstrates knowledge of the NLRA as well as how the Agency investigates and ascertains merit in unfair labor practice charges and the handling of representation cases. The candidate also demonstrates competence in managing the administration of field office operations or demonstrates other comparable experience, including managing cases and providing input on personnel matters and discussions with represented Agency employees. The ideal candidate is detailed, task orientated, 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-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Labor Management Relations Examiner (Assistant Regional Director) at the GS-15 grade level.
Specialized experience includes:

• Experience providing expert advice on labor-management relations and collective bargaining matters or concerns, or other comparable experience; and
• Experience addressing or deciding difficult cases in the field of labor-management relations or other comparable experience; and
• Experience conducting extensive investigations or researching complex labor matters (e.g. economics, management relations matters for labor unions, newspapers, journals, foundations, commercial or industrial enterprises, or Federal, State, or municipal agencies).

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.
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.
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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, Transfer, Appointment, or Reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct; and
• The needs and interests of the agency; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your supervisory probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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.
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.