As a Mediator, you will be responsible for promoting the development of sound and stable labor-management relationships by advocating the practice of collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration in the Private, Public and Federal sector.
Summary
As a Mediator, you will be responsible for promoting the development of sound and stable labor-management relationships by advocating the practice of collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration in the Private, Public and Federal sector.
Mediator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Mediating labor-management disputes involving initial or successor collective bargaining agreements in situations which range from a moderate degree of difficulty to those which are highly complex due to their economic impact, the number and difficulty of issues involved, the existence of an actual work stoppage or the imminent threat of one, and/or a history of difficult labor-management relations.
Identifying opportunities and responding to requests to mediate significant grievances arising during the term of a collective bargaining agreement. Helping parties resolve disputes that might otherwise present obstacles in future rounds of collective bargaining. Improving labor-management relationships through the process of resolving significant and/or backlogged grievances.
Providing relationship development training (RDT) designed to help labor and management jointly improve their working relationship and the overall day-to-day labor-management relations climate. Assessing relationships and working with parties to develop and deliver customized training programs designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and job security. Utilizing a variety of program delivery methods, including live and/or web-based online collaborative processes where appropriate.
Mediating and/or facilitating a variety of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) matters for government entities, including discrimination claims, other workplace conflicts, regulatory compliance, regulatory negotiations, multi-party conflicts and other disputes which are of a particularly unique, difficult, or complex nature. Identifying potential customers and negotiating reimbursable agreements in coordination with supervisor.
Engaging in education, outreach and advocacy activities to increase awareness of FMCS conflict resolution services and programs. Utilizing creative approaches to identify and/or create opportunities to inform the public about FMCS dispute resolution services.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Selectee must meet/maintain suitability and security requirements, as determined by a background investigation
Selectee will be required to successfully complete a probationary (trial) period of up to two (2) years
Possessing and maintaining a valid and current driver's license
Working a non-standard work schedule
Accepting duty station assignments as determined by FMCS and accepting subsequent reassignments made for the good of FMCS
You will be required to work up to 100% remotely from a home office, which must be located within commuting distance from the location being advertised.
Qualifications
To be found qualified for the GS-13 Mediator position with FMCS; your resume must reflect your specialized experience. Specialized experience for the GS-13 Mediator position is defined as full-time collective bargaining process experiencegained by having served as the Chief/Lead Spokesperson/Second Chair/Benefits Expert (representing labor or management) in the negotiation ofcollective bargaining agreements OR while serving as a Mediator, Consultant, Facilitator or Trainer with parties engaged in collective bargaining processes.
NOTE: When detailing your level of specialized experience, please include: years of experience, a detailed description of your specific duties/ responsibilities, and accomplishments in collective bargaining, including the number and types of contracts negotiated, number and size of bargaining units, and your specific role in each activity. Failure to state the above in your resume may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited by time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience, you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Qualifications must be met by the Closing Date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59 pm EST on the 05/17/2019 of this announcement.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
PROMOTION POTENTIAL TO GS-0241-14:
After successfully serving for a period of one year at the GS-0241-13 level; you will become eligible for consideration for promotion to the GS-0241-14.
AGENCY POLICIES:
Announcement: This announcement may be used to hire more than one candidate for this location.
Direct Deposit - Selectee is required to participate in the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service direct deposit of pay program.
Security Background - A Public Trust background is a requirement of this position. Failure to pass the required level of background may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
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.
Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and your responses to the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the qualifications for this position.
If you indicate you meet the job qualifications for the announcement, but your resume and/or supporting documentation does not confirm your rating, you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
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.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD FURNISH THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN BELOW.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AS FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
1. A current, complete resume (REQUIRED);
The following information must be contained in your resume:
a. full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, email address;
b. work experience (give the job title, duties, employer's name and address, supervisor's name, and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor);
c. a detailed description of your specific duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments in collective bargaining, including the number of contracts negotiated, number and size of bargaining units, your specific role in each activity and your activities during the term of the contracts
d. job-related training courses (title and year);
e. job-related skills (e.g., other language skills, computer software/hardware skills); 2. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (REQUIRED -once you begin the application process, your browser will automatically direct you); 3. A copy of your last or latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which depicts your title, grade/step, salary, work schedule, etc. (if applicable) 4. Veterans Preference Documentation - Mediator positions with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) are in the excepted services, therefore, there is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to mediator appointments. FMCS, however, considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in the Mediator hiring process. If you are eligible for veterans' preference in hiring, you are encouraged to include that information in your application along with supporting documentation, e.g., SF15, DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other supporting documentation. (if applicable) 5. ICTAP/CTAP documentation - In order to receive special selection priority, ICTAP and CTAP eligibles must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, be assessed and laced in the "Well Qualified" category, and submit appropriate documentary evidence, e.g., Reduction-In-Force (RIF) Notice, Certification of Expected Separation, SF-50 documenting separation by RIF, or a letter from OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration (if applicable); 6. Professional References - Provide three (3) references. Include representatives from labor and management, labor neutrals, or others familiar with your work in labor relations or conflict resolution who are not current employees of FMCS. These references will only be contacted if we are prepared to make you a job offer.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION: Please DO NOT submit examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for them; they will not be forwarded to the interview panel and/or selecting official.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Note: Before the designated closing date of the announcement, applicants are encouraged to contact the FMCS Office of Human Resources at (202) 606-5460 or FMCSRecruit@fmcs.gov with any questions or concerns regarding their application. The FMCS Office of Human Resources is unable to accept any additional documentation not submitted through USAJOBS.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses, and appropriate documentation is entered, uploaded (i.e., resume) and submitted before the closing date.
The complete application package must be submitted by 05/17/2019 at 11:59 PM (EST) pm to receive consideration. Applications submitted after the closing date or via mail/fax/email will not be accepted.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account https://www.usajobs.gov/. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses, and appropriate documentation is submitted before the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to a saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the FMCS has sent related to this application.
FMCS Field Operations
FMCS
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20427
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement.
Once the review of the candidates has been completed, a list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring Regional Director for further consideration. If your name is referred, you may be contacted for a possible interview. FMCS does not arrange for travel or provide reimbursement for any expenses related to Mediator interviews.
NOTE: FMCS hiring Regional Directors are prohibited from engaging with applicants once the recruitment process begins. To avoid the perception of preference or advantage during the recruitment process, please refrain from contacting current FMCS employee(s) and direct your questions/concerns to the FMCS Office of Human Resources at (202)606-5460 or FMCSRecruit@fmcs.gov.
Unless responding to a reconsideration of rating that has been reasonably demonstrated, the FMCS Office of Human Resources does not provide any additional information to applicants beyond the system generated notifications sent via USAJobs.gov. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response if requesting reconsideration of rating.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD FURNISH THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN BELOW.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AS FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
1. A current, complete resume (REQUIRED);
The following information must be contained in your resume:
a. full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, email address;
b. work experience (give the job title, duties, employer's name and address, supervisor's name, and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor);
c. a detailed description of your specific duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments in collective bargaining, including the number of contracts negotiated, number and size of bargaining units, your specific role in each activity and your activities during the term of the contracts
d. job-related training courses (title and year);
e. job-related skills (e.g., other language skills, computer software/hardware skills); 2. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (REQUIRED -once you begin the application process, your browser will automatically direct you); 3. A copy of your last or latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which depicts your title, grade/step, salary, work schedule, etc. (if applicable) 4. Veterans Preference Documentation - Mediator positions with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) are in the excepted services, therefore, there is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to mediator appointments. FMCS, however, considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in the Mediator hiring process. If you are eligible for veterans' preference in hiring, you are encouraged to include that information in your application along with supporting documentation, e.g., SF15, DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other supporting documentation. (if applicable) 5. ICTAP/CTAP documentation - In order to receive special selection priority, ICTAP and CTAP eligibles must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, be assessed and laced in the "Well Qualified" category, and submit appropriate documentary evidence, e.g., Reduction-In-Force (RIF) Notice, Certification of Expected Separation, SF-50 documenting separation by RIF, or a letter from OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration (if applicable); 6. Professional References - Provide three (3) references. Include representatives from labor and management, labor neutrals, or others familiar with your work in labor relations or conflict resolution who are not current employees of FMCS. These references will only be contacted if we are prepared to make you a job offer.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION: Please DO NOT submit examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for them; they will not be forwarded to the interview panel and/or selecting official.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Note: Before the designated closing date of the announcement, applicants are encouraged to contact the FMCS Office of Human Resources at (202) 606-5460 or FMCSRecruit@fmcs.gov with any questions or concerns regarding their application. The FMCS Office of Human Resources is unable to accept any additional documentation not submitted through USAJOBS.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses, and appropriate documentation is entered, uploaded (i.e., resume) and submitted before the closing date.
The complete application package must be submitted by 05/17/2019 at 11:59 PM (EST) pm to receive consideration. Applications submitted after the closing date or via mail/fax/email will not be accepted.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account https://www.usajobs.gov/. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses, and appropriate documentation is submitted before the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to a saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the FMCS has sent related to this application.
FMCS Field Operations
FMCS
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20427
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement.
Once the review of the candidates has been completed, a list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring Regional Director for further consideration. If your name is referred, you may be contacted for a possible interview. FMCS does not arrange for travel or provide reimbursement for any expenses related to Mediator interviews.
NOTE: FMCS hiring Regional Directors are prohibited from engaging with applicants once the recruitment process begins. To avoid the perception of preference or advantage during the recruitment process, please refrain from contacting current FMCS employee(s) and direct your questions/concerns to the FMCS Office of Human Resources at (202)606-5460 or FMCSRecruit@fmcs.gov.
Unless responding to a reconsideration of rating that has been reasonably demonstrated, the FMCS Office of Human Resources does not provide any additional information to applicants beyond the system generated notifications sent via USAJobs.gov. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response if requesting reconsideration of rating.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
