Labor Management Relations Examiner (Labor Relations Investigator)
What you'd do
This position is in a Field Office of the National Labor Relations Board. Field offices represent the operating branch of the Agency and perform the majority of the Agency's case handling work, including investigating representation petitions and unfair labor practice charges. This is a developmental position leading to the full performance grade of GS-0244-13.
Major duties
As a Labor Management Relations Examiner (Labor Relations Investigator), GS-0244-9, your typical work assignments may include: Interviewing witnesses in unfair labor practice investigations, taking affidavits to collect relevant evidence from parties. Receiving and reviewing parties' records and extracting relevant and material data from collective bargaining agreements, grievance reports and correspondence. Preparing investigative reports. Under direct supervision, negotiating and finalizing election agreements and conducting elections. Effectively dealing with people of various backgrounds, some of whom may be indifferent, uncooperative, and/or hostile.
What you need to qualify
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 (Labor Relations Investigator) position would be an effective communicator interested in labor law. The candidate will have investigative skills to gather, research, and analyze information and data. Excellent oral and written communication skills to negotiate, interview witnesses, influence and interact with colleagues and the general public is favorable. Meticulous attention to detail is desired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Labor Management Relations Examiner (Labor Relations Investigator) at the GS-09 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience completing legal research, interviewing witnesses, preparing sworn statements, reviewing and analyzing documentary evidence; and Experience drafting appropriate recommendations for disposition of unfair labor practice charges, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements; and Experience preparing election agreements and/or stipulations for an election, conducts official elections. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position such as Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Labor Economics, Labor Law, Political Science, Accounting, or Law; or other education that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in these subjects. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.) 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.
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