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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

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. This position is part of the Pathways Program and is open to current students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational institution and enrolled at least half-time. Students must be enrolled or accepted for Fall 2024 semester. Verification of enrollment will be required and confirmed before a tentative offer is extended. Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection.

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Duties

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As a Student Trainee (Field Examiner) GS-0299-7/9, your typical work assignments may include:

Conducting legal research, interviewing witnesses, preparing sworn statements, reviewing and analyzing documentary evidence, drafting reports on investigations, and/or negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
Processing relatively simple to more complex cases through all phases of case processing.
Managing agency and other applicable electronic file systems to reflect all stages of case processing, age of case, and the collection of relevant data.
Performing other duties as assigned.

26 vacancies will be filled in the following Regional, Subregional, and Resident Offices. You may only select up to five (5) location(s):

Region 01 - Boston, MA or Hartford, CT
Region 02 - New York, NY
Region 03 - Buffalo, NY
Region 04 - Philadelphia, PA
Region 05 - Baltimore, MD
Region 06 - Pittsburgh, PA
Region 07 - Detroit, MI or Grand Rapids, MI
Region 08 - Cleveland, OH
Region 09 - Cincinnati, OH
Region 10 - Nashville, TN
Region 12 - Tampa, FL or San Juan, PR or Miami, FL
Region 13 - Chicago, IL
Region 14 - St. Louis, MO or Overland Park, KS or Tulsa, OK
Region 15 - New Orleans, LA or Little Rock, AR
Region 16 - Fort Worth, TX or Houston, TX
Region 18 - Minneapolis, MN
Region 19 - Seattle, WA
Region 20 - San Francisco, CA
Region 21 - Los Angeles (Downtown)
Region 22 - Newark, NJ
Region 25 - Indianapolis, IN or Peoria, IL
Region 27 - Denver, CO
Region 28 - Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV or Albuquerque, NM
Region 29 - Brooklyn, NY
Region 31 - Los Angeles (West)
Region 32 - Oakland, CA

Requirements

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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.
Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection.
This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
Must be enrolled at least half time at a qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate at least half-time.
You must maintain status as a current student while on this appointment. To remain eligible for this program, students will be required to provide verification of enrollment for the upcoming semesters.
Students must provide copy of official transcripts, if selected. Transcripts must reflect enrollment for Fall 2024.
You will be required to sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement.
The intern is in a trial period throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment.
Interns may work full-time or part-time during the school year (based on agency needs) while continuing their education.
This is a positive education position. Transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation and complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)
Submit complete application and resume 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 NLRB is looking for students interested in pursuing compliance with the National Labor Relations Act. The candidate should have excellent communication skills orally and in writing. Course study relevant to industrial and labor relations or similar courses in employment are preferred.

This position has an education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Students must provide a transcript showing proof of current enrollment.

Students may be asked to provide proof of course enrollment before selection.

Eligibility for the Pathways Internship Program will be verified prior to appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

To qualify at the GS-07 level:
Must have completed at least one (1) full academic year of graduate level education (18 credit hours) and possess a bachelor's degree.

OR

Must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) criteria.

S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. These honor societies are listed by the Association of College Honor Societies.

To qualify at the GS-09 level:
Must have successfully completed two academic years of graduate level education (above a bachelor's degree)

OR

Must have successfully completed a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR FINAL YEAR: Students that are graduating and are not subsequently enrolled in another program might not meet the work-hour requirements prior to graduation and will be at risk for not being able to convert to a career or career-conditional appointment.

For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate proof of enrollment for the Fall 2024, by submitting an official proof of enrollment letter from a qualifying educational institution or a transcript indicating courses to be taken in the Fall 2024. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Education

Pathways Student Internship Program Education Requirement:
1. Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate on a full or half-time basis. NOTE: You MUST provide proof that you are currently enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment in the next academic term on a full-time or part-time basis.

2. You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you do not maintain eligibility and enrollment, you are ineligible for this program.

3. Every semester, you must maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

4. Must be a citizen of the U.S. (or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed under Immigration law, and able to be employed under the appropriations ban on employment of non-citizens).

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to the following website: USAJOBS: Students and Recent Graduates.

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 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 here.

Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

Additional information

This is an Excepted Service appointment. Upon graduation, depending on the qualifications and the agency's need the student may be converted without a break in service to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, to a position that has a career ladder target up to the GS-13 depending on the office the student is selected to work in and provided the student is a U.S. citizen who has worked at least 640 hours in an appropriate program and has received a favorable recommendation for retention. There is no guarantee of a permanent position in the competitive service following this internship.

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 appointment. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

ALTERNATE APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, 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.

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, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

Computer Skills
Manages and Organizes Information
Oral Communication
Writing

For further clarification of the competencies listed above, please click here.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

Best Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis
Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Veterans who are awarded preference are listed before non-preference eligibles and are required by law to be considered before non-preference eligibles in the applicant pool.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click here.

Required Documents

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The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete:

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. If your resume consists of more than 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Completed Assessment Questionnaire

College Transcripts
Transcripts are required. An unofficial copy of your transcript and/or letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements; is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. Transcripts must show the institution name, individual's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA. All education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Applicants must demonstrate proof of enrollment for the Fall 2024, by submitting an official proof of enrollment letter from a qualifying educational institution or a transcript indicating courses to be taken in the Fall 2024. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Students initially enrolling in graduate school for the Fall 2024 semester, must also provide a copy of your acceptance letter. Students may also provide an acceptance letter as proof of enrollment.

Other documents (if applicable). For more information, please click on the applicable link:

Cover Letter

Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4) (if applicable)

Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability) (if applicable)

Failure to submit any of the required 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 06/14/2024 to be considered for this announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Help

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

Resume;
Assessment Questionnaire;
College Transcripts; 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 button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.

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.

Agency contact information

National Labor Relations Board

Email: employment.solutions@nlrb.gov

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

Next steps

A review of your application package will be conducted to determine your minimum qualification for this position.

All qualified applicants will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.

Applicants that meet the Best Qualified category may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.

You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting "Application Status."

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable.

Required Documents

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The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete:

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. If your resume consists of more than 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Completed Assessment Questionnaire

College Transcripts
Transcripts are required. An unofficial copy of your transcript and/or letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements; is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable. Transcripts must show the institution name, individual's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA. All education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Applicants must demonstrate proof of enrollment for the Fall 2024, by submitting an official proof of enrollment letter from a qualifying educational institution or a transcript indicating courses to be taken in the Fall 2024. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Students initially enrolling in graduate school for the Fall 2024 semester, must also provide a copy of your acceptance letter. Students may also provide an acceptance letter as proof of enrollment.

Other documents (if applicable). For more information, please click on the applicable link:

Cover Letter

Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4) (if applicable)

Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability) (if applicable)

Failure to submit any of the required 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 06/14/2024 to be considered for this announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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

Resume;
Assessment Questionnaire;
College Transcripts; 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 button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.

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.

Agency contact information

National Labor Relations Board

Email: employment.solutions@nlrb.gov

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

Next steps

A review of your application package will be conducted to determine your minimum qualification for this position.

All qualified applicants will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.

Applicants that meet the Best Qualified category may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.

You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting "Application Status."

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable.