Summary

This position is located in a National Labor Relations Board field office. The field offices represent the actual operating arm of the Agency and the means through which both the Board and the General Counsel interact with the public.

This position is responsible for a variety of administrative program support functions in furtherance of the Agency's unfair labor practice and representation work.

This is a developmental position leading to the full performance grade of GS-0303-08.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05 / 13 / 2024 to 05 / 24 / 2024

Salary

$41,966 - $54,557 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

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Locations

26 vacancies in the following locations

Phoenix, AZ

Los Angeles, CA

Oakland, CA

Denver, CO

Show more locations (22)

Washington, DC

Miami, FL

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Peoria, IL

Indianapolis, IN

Overland Park, KS

Baltimore, MD

Detroit, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Minneapolis, MN

Saint Louis, MO

Winston-Salem, NC

Albuquerque, NM

Las Vegas, NV

Albany, NY

Buffalo, NY

Cleveland, OH

Fort Worth, TX

Houston, TX

Seattle, WA

Milwaukee, WI

Remote job

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential
• Job family (Series)

0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

NL24MP12410928ZA

Control number

790911500

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This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current Federal Employees in the Competitive Service, Veterans, VEOA, Schedule A candidates, CTAP and ICTAP employees.

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Duties

As a Program Support Assistant (OA) GS-0303-7, your typical work assignments may include :

• Assisting field office attorneys with trial proceedings by organizing evidence and independently preparing and assembling legal documents to support the case.
• Maintaining case files by establishing and organizing documents, recording actions, updating all electronic case records and databases (Case Management software), and confirms case status with attorney.
• Utilizing the Agency's electronic case processing system to provide technical support and guidance to various staff members in operational uses, tracking, retrieval and electronic recordkeeping.
• Arranging and prepares material to final format for a variety of legal and administrative documents.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This is not a remote position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Selectee may be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Salary range listed is base. Locality salary to be determined after selection.
• 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 Ideal Candidate has experience working with attorneys or in a legal or professional environment providing legal assistance for the electronic case processing workflow.

Candidates should have experience composing and formatting documents which are legal in nature and ability to perform basic research as required.

The individual should possess excellent communication skills efficiently for obtaining and gathering information to and from the public.

The candidate should demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be qualified for this position at the GS-07 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Program Support Assistant (OA) at the GS-07.

Specialized experience includes :

• Compiling and organizing legal information obtained from files and records, policies, regulations and statutes, witness interviews, databases, to assist with case preparation; and
• Utilizing an automated database management system to input, retrieve, monitor and maintain electronic case files; and
• Performing a variety of technical and administrative functions using operational processes to ensure accuracy and compliance of daily tasks.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

TYPING PROFICIENCY

This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience requirements, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors.

Your response to the typing skill question on the Assessment Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination.

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

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT :

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year of experience at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service is required to qualify for the GS-07 grade level.

NOTE : All current federal 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). As a current NLRB career or career conditional employee in the Competitive Service, you may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50.

Block 24 must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.

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.

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

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

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, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement.

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

ALTERNATE APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicants may email the Office of Human Resources to inquire.

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.

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Benefits

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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.

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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 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 if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that your scores do not reflect that you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, you will lose consideration for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) :

Customer Service (Clerical / Technical), Manages and Organizes Information, Technology Application, and Writing

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.

When the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documents will be conducted by Rating and Ranking Panel Members to determine qualified applications.

Applicants deemed Best-Qualified may be referred to the Selecting Official. All applications will receive notification when a final selection has been made.

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

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12410928.

Additional information regarding the rating panel can be found in the section "Next Steps".

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

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.

In addition to your responses to the assessment questionnaire, you must submit the following documents specific for this vacancy :

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.

Most Recent Performance Appraisal. If performance appraisal is not dated within the last 18 months or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation why must be provided.

Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). (Current or Former Federal) 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.

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, provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current / highest grade (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 or previous Career / Career Conditional employee in the Competitive Service, block 24 on your SF-50 must reflect "1" or "2" and block 34 must reflect "1".

A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.

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

Individuals with Disabilities : Disability Letter

Veterans : DD-214 (member copy-4)

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

• 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 of the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.

Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)

Transfer

Reinstatement

Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting the minimum requirements for the position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents :

• your most recent performance appraisal; AND
• the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency; AND
• your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.

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 05 / 24 / 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;
• Assessment Questionnaire; 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 at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.

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

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 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

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.

Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualifications determinations. All qualified applicants will then be screened by the Rating and Ranking panel members and placed into one of three categories : Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified.

Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.

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.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

In addition to your responses to the assessment questionnaire, you must submit the following documents specific for this vacancy :

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.

Most Recent Performance Appraisal. If performance appraisal is not dated within the last 18 months or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation why must be provided.

Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). (Current or Former Federal) 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.

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, provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current / highest grade (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 or previous Career / Career Conditional employee in the Competitive Service, block 24 on your SF-50 must reflect "1" or "2" and block 34 must reflect "1".

A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.

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

Individuals with Disabilities : Disability Letter

Veterans : DD-214 (member copy-4)

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

• 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 of the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.

Family Member Preference (Derived Preference)

Transfer

Reinstatement

Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting the minimum requirements for the position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents :

• your most recent performance appraisal; AND
• the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency; AND
• your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.

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 05 / 24 / 2024 to be considered for this announcement.

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How to Apply

• Resume;
• Assessment Questionnaire; 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 at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.

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

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 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.

Read more

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

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.

Applicants will be initially reviewed for Minimum Qualifications determinations. All qualified applicants will then be screened by the Rating and Ranking panel members and placed into one of three categories : Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified.

Applicants that meet the Well-Qualified category or higher may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.

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.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05 / 13 / 2024 to 05 / 24 / 2024

Salary

$41,966 - $54,557 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

Locations

26 vacancies in the following locations

Phoenix, AZ

Los Angeles, CA

Oakland, CA

Denver, CO

Show more locations (22)

Washington, DC

Miami, FL

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Peoria, IL

Indianapolis, IN

Overland Park, KS

Baltimore, MD

Detroit, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Minneapolis, MN

Saint Louis, MO

Winston-Salem, NC

Albuquerque, NM

Las Vegas, NV

Albany, NY

Buffalo, NY

Cleveland, OH

Fort Worth, TX

Houston, TX

Seattle, WA

Milwaukee, WI

Remote job

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential
• Job family (Series)

0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

NL24MP12410928ZA

Control number

790911500

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov / job / 790911500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.

usajobs.gov will be considered.

Last updated : 2024-05-21