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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Clarification from the agency

These positions are open to students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying academic institution on an at least part-time basis, and who will maintain enrollment during the Summer 2022 session and/or Fall 2022 session. Verification of status as a Student will be required before a tentative offer is extended.

Duties

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As a Student Volunteer, your typical work assignments may include:

Conducting Legal Research;
Assisting with Conducting Unfair Labor Practice Investigations;
Assisting with Conducting Union Elections;
Interpreting Case Law;
Performing Case Evaluation;
Preparing and Presenting Reports of Findings;
Preparing Disposition Letters and Memorandums;
Presenting Oral and Written Reports of Cases;
Organizing, Analyzing, and Managing Case Files;
Providing General Administrative Support;
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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. PLEASE SEE ?ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited academic institution.
Must maintain status as a current student during your volunteer service.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
Must submit complete application package with required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Qualifications

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

To be a Student Volunteer for Summer 2022, you must meet the below eligibility requirements:

Be at least 16 years old; and
Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis.

*A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 semester is required to verify your eligibility status as a Student during Summer 2022.*

The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Legal position and Field Examiner positions will have education of and/or experience with labor law/employment law. The candidate possesses strong research and writing skills to be able to conduct legal research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Administrative Professional position will have education of and/or experience performing a variety of administrative duties of an office. The candidate possesses analytical skills to compile and analyze charts, tables, statistical reports and other data. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

**Student Volunteers are not employees of the Federal Government. Therefore, their service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits.**

Education

Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement:
Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredited college; professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying academic institution on a full-time or part-time basis.

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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website - click here.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

Additional information

There will be 3 cut-off dates during this announcement. Applications received by each cut-off date will be reviewed. The cut-off dates will be:

January 14, 2022
February 14, 2022
March 14, 2022

THE GENERAL COUNSEL - FIELD OFFICES
Student Volunteers under The General Counsel - Field Offices' Program areas will be placed in one of the offices listed below. Applicants will be given the opportunity to select up to 3 offices as their desired duty assignments. Applicants may also be extended an offer to work in an office outside of their selected duty assignments if their selected duty assignments are no longer available.

Little Rock, AR
Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Tampa, FL
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Overland Park, KS
New Orleans, LA
Baltimore, MD
Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Minneapolis, MN
Saint Louis, MO
Newark, NJ
Brooklyn, NY
New York, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
San Juan, PR
Memphis, TN

Student Volunteers under The General Counsel - Field Offices' Program areas must choose which volunteer service position they are interested in. The different volunteer service positions available are: Legal position, Field Examiner position, and Administrative Professional position. To learn more about the different volunteer service positions, please click on the position links.

COVID-19 MANDATE
Regarding Executive Order 14043, 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your application package will be reviewed for the required eligibilities and requested documentation. If after reviewing your application package, a determination is made that your application package is incomplete, or that you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you will lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11167176.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Completed Assessment Questionnaire
Resume
Transcript
Writing sample (required for applicants applying for Legal and Field Examiner positions).

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 at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Then follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. *Upload the required documents prior to submitting your application.*

If you have never applied through USAJOBS 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 My 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.

ALTERNATE APPLICATION 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.

Agency contact information

National Labor Relations Board

Email: svp@nlrb.gov

Address: DIV OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0001
US

Next steps

After a review of your application package and the eligibility requirements, you will be notified of your application status. If you are found to be eligible, your package may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration. If any other information or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will receive notification when a final selection has been made.

Required Documents

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Resume

Transcript - Must show the school's name, student's name, semester(s) and year(s), and classes taken. Must also show proof of current enrollment (part-time or full-time).

Writing Sample - For applicants applying for Legal and Field Examiner positions only. Not required for applicants applying for Administrative Professional positions.

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure that 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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Completed Assessment Questionnaire
Resume
Transcript
Writing sample (required for applicants applying for Legal and Field Examiner positions).

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 at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Then follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. *Upload the required documents prior to submitting your application.*

If you have never applied through USAJOBS 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 My 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.

ALTERNATE APPLICATION 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.

Agency contact information

National Labor Relations Board

Email: svp@nlrb.gov

Address: DIV OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0001
US

Next steps

After a review of your application package and the eligibility requirements, you will be notified of your application status. If you are found to be eligible, your package may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration. If any other information or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will receive notification when a final selection has been made.