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Summary
This position serves as a Resident Agent in Madison, WI, reporting to Regional Office 18 Minneapolis, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, of the National Labor Relations Board.
The primary purpose of this position is to investigate and handle representation cases (R cases) and a variety of unfair labor practice cases (C cases) including the most complex cases.
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Duties
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As a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Resident Agent), GS-0244-13, your typical work assignments may include:

• Applying analytical abilities necessary to recognize issues that arise during an interview with witnesses and asking follow-up questions to obtain further information from the witness as well as securing documentary evidence.
• Managing difficult/special cases with independence and substantial negotiating authority; handling urgent cases requiring on-the-spot decisions.
• Interviewing parties and witnesses in unfair labor practice cases and taking affidavits as to the facts related to the allegations.
• Furnishing information and pre-filing assistance to representatives of labor and management, attorneys, employees and the general public as to the Act and their rights and obligations under the Act, the Board's Rules and Regulations and Statements of Procedure.
• Drafting a final investigative report or agenda outline setting forth the facts of the case and a recommendation as to the proper course of action in the case.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a Remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Travel is required.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• 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 Labor Management Relations Examiner (Resident Agent) position will have substantial experience investigating and handling complex representation and unfair labor practice cases under the National Labor Relations Act. This candidate demonstrates strong analytical and legal research skills, excels in negotiating and resolving disputes, and possesses the ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision. Effective communication, impartiality, and the ability to work tactfully with parties holding divergent views are essential. Familiarity with Board law, collective bargaining, and labor-management relations is highly desired. Must be flexible and willing to travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Resident Agent) at the GS-13 grade level.
Specialized experience includes:

• Experience conducting investigations in unfair labor practice and representation cases, including interviewing parties and witnesses, taking affidavits, analyzing legal and factual issues, and preparing detailed investigative reports with recommended case dispositions, consistent with established Board law and procedures; and
• Experience applying the National Labor Relations Act, Board and court decisions, and related statutes to evaluate the merits of charges or petitions, negotiate voluntary settlements, compute remedies such as backpay, and recommend whether further action such as dismissals, complaints, or injunction proceedings is warranted; and
• Experience managing complex cases with a high degree of independence, making on the spot decisions, resolving disputes in adversarial settings, and exercising sound judgment when dealing with antagonistic parties, novel legal issues, or accelerated timelines.

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 current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-12 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.
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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.