Summary This position is located in the Division of Judges of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Washington, DC. The primary function of the Division of Judges is to hear and initially decide unfair labor practice and other cases involving the National Labor Relations Act, as amended (29 USC Sec. 151). The incumbent serves as Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge to the Division's Chief and Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/11/2024 to 09/18/2024 * Salary $187,300 - $187,300 per year Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection. * Pay scale & grade AL 2 * Help Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: * Washington, DC * Location Negotiable After Selection * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 0935 Administrative Law Judge * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number NL24MP12475675DE * Control number 809142300 Help This job is open to * Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. * Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Current Federal Administrative Law Judges serving in the competitive or excepted service. The candidate selected for this position will be in the excepted service unless the candidate is currently an NLRB ALJ in the competitive service. In that situation, per OPM guidance, the candidate will remain in the competitive service. You must submit an SF-50 that shows you are a current NLRB employee. Videos Help Duties As an Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge, AL-0935-2, your typical work assignments may include: * Docketing cases and managing the case docket within the jurisdiction of the Washington office, ruling on pre-trial motions, assigning cases to judges who will preside at hearings under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and applicable case law and regulations. * Supervising and monitoring the status of pending cases, communicating with other offices of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), government and private attorneys and the public about pending cases and applicable procedures and policies. * Counseling with, and advising judges, upon their request, with respect to problems arising in proceedings before them. * Performing other duties upon special assignment from the Chief Administrative Law Judge or the Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge, including the supervision of support staff and law clerks, not inconsistent with the duties of an ALJ under the APA. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U. S. Citizenship Required. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * This is not a remote position. * Relocation expenses are not authorized. * May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment. * This position is open to current NLRB Administrative Law Judges assigned to the NLRB Division of Judges in Washington, D.C. * Must be able to physically work in the Washington, DC. Office of the Division of Judges at least 2 to 3 times per month. * Subject to frequent travel throughout the US and its territories. * Subject to financial disclosure requirements. * This position is in the Excepted Service; however, if you are currently an NLRB ALJ in the Competitive Service, you will remain in the Competitive Service after selection. * Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection. * Submit complete application package 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 Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge position possesses an extraordinary degree of managerial discipline, diplomacy and empathy to preserve a smooth functioning operation. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge, AL-0935-02, position, an applicant must have at least ten (10) years total legal experience in at least one jurisdiction in which the applicant is admitted; and seven (7) years of relevant litigation or administrative law experience. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in or demonstrated ability to handle administrative duties associated with the position, including docketing cases, ruling on pre-trial motions, assigning cases to judges, and, in answer to inquiries, providing guidance and advice to judges, while efficiently handling a regular case load. * Experience in or demonstrated ability to meet and enforce time targets for ALJ decisions, assisting with the hiring of judges and handling the employment and administrative issues of judges and support staff in the office assigned. * Experience in or demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with respect to sensitive and complex adjudicatory situations and the ability to manage and provide leadership and counsel to judges and other professional and staff personnel, utilizing the utmost discretion and diplomacy. * Experience in or demonstrated ability to dispose of applicable personnel, procedural and legal issues with sound judgment, superior analytical skills and dispatch. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. (NOTE: All Agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive) or (Excepted). You may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2. Also, block 34 must reflect "1" or "2". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification). Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. 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, Change to Lower Grade, or Promotion. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries, 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. Read more * Benefits Help 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In addition, you will be evaluated on the following competencies and suitability for the position will be determined from review of your supporting documents and resume. * Administration and Management * Attention to Detail * Managing Human Resources * Written Communication After a review of your resume and supporting documentation is complete, the selecting official will review all qualified applicants. The finalists may be interviewed as part of the review process. The Chief Administrative Law Judge will make recommendations to the Board, who in turn, will make the final selections and appointments to the position. To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click here. * Benefits Help 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Resume Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e. 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted). An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (NOTE: Realignment/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, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year) to support meeting time in grade requirements. As a current NLRB Competitive or Excepted Service employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1" or "2". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification. Failure to submit any of the required or applicable 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. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission. All materials must be received by 09/18/2024 to be considered for this announcement. * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: * Resume and * Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section). Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBSaccount. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. NOTE: It is an applicant's responsibility to ensure responses and appropriate documentation are accurate and submitted prior to the closing date. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Agency contact information National Labor Relations Board Email employment.solutions@nlrb.gov Address DIVISION OF JUDGES WASH DC 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0002 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents Resume Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e. 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted). An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (NOTE: Realignment/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, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year) to support meeting time in grade requirements. As a current NLRB Competitive or Excepted Service employee, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1" or "2". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification. Failure to submit any of the required or applicable 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. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission. All materials must be received by 09/18/2024 to be considered for this announcement. Help How to Apply To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: * Resume and * Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section). Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBSaccount. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. NOTE: It is an applicant's responsibility to ensure responses and appropriate documentation are accurate and submitted prior to the closing date. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Read more Agency contact information National Labor Relations Board Email employment.solutions@nlrb.gov Address DIVISION OF JUDGES WASH DC 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0002 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once a review of your resume and required documents have been completed, you will be notified of your application status. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/11/2024 to 09/18/2024 * Salary $187,300 - $187,300 per year Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection. * Pay scale & grade AL 2 * Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: * Washington, DC * Location Negotiable After Selection * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 0935 Administrative Law Judge * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number NL24MP12475675DE * Control number 809142300 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/809142300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.