Regional Director

Summary

Regional Offices serve as the primary means through which the Board and General Counsel engage with the public and carry out the majority of the Agency's case handling and public service responsibilities. The position has responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the region, including delegated authority and responsibility for various phases in processing cases arising under the NLRA, as amended in conformity with regulations and procedures promulgated thereunder

Duties

With responsibility for administration of the operation of the office under his/her jurisdiction, this position has the following delegations of authority and responsibility:

Receives charges, petitions for certification or decertification of representatives for collective bargaining purposes, and petitions affecting employees' membership in such labor organization; investigates all charges and petitions to ascertain the merits within the framework of the National Labor Relations Act and policies enunciated by the Board and the General Counsel, with authority to have access to and the right to copy evidence, to administer oaths and affirmations, to examine witnesses and to receive evidence; and to approve or disapprove the withdrawal of charges or petitions.

Manages all aspects of charges alleging Unfair Labor Practices and Notices of Hearing, including issuance and service of, or refusal to issue a complaint, subject to the right of the charging party to appeal to the General Counsel.

Investigates representation petitions filed and negotiates consent and stipulated election agreements between and among the various parties regarding jurisdiction, the appropriate unit and the time, place and date of election.

Holds hearings in representation cases consistent with Agency procedures in order to resolve questions concerning representation relevant to the holding of an election; determines and narrows the relevant issues to be litigated at a hearing by reference to a party's Statement of Position and/or the opposing party's adverse position thereto; determines which issues sought to be litigated by a party at hearing, if any, may be deferred for post-election resolution, if needed' to determine which employees, if any, are allowed to vote subject to challenge; to grant subpoenas and pass upon rulings and motions and special appeals made at hearings.

Makes rulings on a wide variety of matters pertaining to representation cases, under direct delegation of authority from the Board, such as rulings on request for extensions of time to file briefs, rulings with respect to showing of interest, waivers, disclaimers, withdrawals, or concurrent charges, ruling on motions to amend or rescind certifications; and to rule upon motions for reconsideration and oral argument.

Exercises leadership by motivating managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the Agency's activities; encourages creative thinking and innovation; influences others toward a spirit of service; leads or contributes to the design and/or implementation of new programs/processes based on how best to advance the mission of the agency; is open to changing and new information; tolerates ambiguity; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution; provides input to any proposed changes in a positive and constructive manner that fosters diversity of thought; and identifies, implements and supports the development and launch of new programs, staffing changes, structural changes and procedures.

Effectively communicates and implements Agency goals and programs; motivates the workforce through leadership, effective communication with staff and local union representatives, candid exchange of ideas taking into account employee perspective, listening to and considering ideas of subordinates in a manner that fosters creativity, innovation and high-quality individual and Agency performance; appraises employees in a timely fashion using appropriate judgment in assessing their performance and providing them with constructive feedback; makes meaningful distinctions in performance rating and through the Agency's award program consistent with individual and group performance; addresses performance or other workplace challenges effectively and efficiently.

Monitors and evaluates programs and work practices to optimize efficiencies and prevent mismanagement and instill public trust. Uses information technology effectively to accomplish the Agency's mission; effectively supports the President's and Agency's initiatives to make government more efficient and effective.

Incumbent engages in effective outreach with customers and stakeholders as appropriate; communicates the Agency's mission, policies, and programs with parties, the labor-management bar, oversight agencies, the public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.