SOLICITOR

National Labor Relations Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance Programs

Telework

FEHB Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit Program

Job summary

National Labor Relations Board in Washington, DC seeks the Solicitor of the Board, an SES appointment, to advise Board members and oversee legal matters under Title I of the Labor Management Relations Act.

Candidates must address the Executive Core Qualifications in their resume, which should not exceed two pages; the Board emphasizes commitment to the rule of law and the Constitution.

Qualifications

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution and rule of law.
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: ability to manage resources and budgets effectively, pursue efficiency through process and tech upgrades.
• ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: technical competence and ability to produce high-quality work.
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: lead and inspire toward vision, manage change and hold people accountable.
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: achieve individual and organizational results aligned with goals.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board on legal matters related to Title I of the Labor Management Relations Act.
• Overseeing legal staff and ensuring high-quality, timely work product.
• Demonstrating executive leadership and managing resources to achieve results.

Job description

The incumbent of this position serves as Solicitor of the Board, reporting directly to the Board members, which positions are filled by Executive appointment and excepted by statute. The Board administers Title I of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended, performing and directing all functions except those expressly reserved by law to the General Counsel or those delegated to the General Counsel by the Board.

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.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES):

This position is designated as a General position. This position may be filled by a career or non-career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding:

Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency:

Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence:

Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People:

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results:

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST FULLY ADDRESS ALL ITEMS UNDER 'EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS' WITHIN THE RESUME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)