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This position is located in the Division of Judges of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The primary function of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the NLRB is to hear and initially decide unfair labor practice cases and other cases involving the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as amended (29 USC Sec. 151). Hearings are conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the applicable case law and rules and regulations of the NLRB.
Learn more about this agency03/14/2023 to 03/28/2023
$122,400 - $169,600 per year
AL 3
4 vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
50% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
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Federal Administrative Law Judges, and lawyers with 10 years experience. Applicant should have at least 7 years of litigation experience in labor law or related employment law. (E.O) 13843 titled "Excepting Administrative Law Judges from the Competitive Service" (83 FR 32755). More than one selection may be made from this vacancy notice.
As an Administrative Law Judge, AL-0935-3, your typical work assignments may include:
An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (J.D. OR LL.B.).
Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. You must meet all qualification requirements.
(Required - if applicable) 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, please click here.
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 regarding Foreign Education, please click here.
COVID-19 MANDATE
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
CONSIDERATION OF VETERANS' STATUS While there is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to ALJ positions in the Excepted Service, NLRB considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in ALJ hiring.
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).
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow instructions in the job announcement.
WORK SCHEDULE
NLRB supports the use of flexible work schedules as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework.
ALTERNATE APPLICANT INFORMATION
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be evaluated on the Qualifications for this position. Suitability for the position will be determined from review of the application documents, including applicant's resume and writing samples.
- 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). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
- Two writing samples. Samples must be either decisions in cases where adversarial parties were represented by counsel, or briefs in such cases which the applicant participated as counsel before a judge or court. If available, briefs addressing NLRB law are encouraged.
- Three References. Must include the names, titles, addresses, including email addresses of references who are able to vouch for above stated relevant abilities and experience. Judges and supervisors who worked closely with applicant are preferred.
- 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 US Constitution (An active "judicial" Bar membership is acceptable). Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency's Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification.
Other documents (if applicable):
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) (Current or Former Federal Employee). Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure. (A SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade.) (NOTE: Performance Award, 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 a SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade to support meeting time in grade requirement. 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.
- For Disability Schedule A: Disability Letter
- For Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4)
- For Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability)
- For 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 the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.
- Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)
- Reinstatement
- Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers
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 the closing date of this announcement 03/28/2023 to be considered.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) Your resume and 2) 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.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/712801000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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