Job Title: Senior Dispute Resolution Specialist (Labor Relations)
Agency: Federal Labor Relations Authority
Job Announcement Number: FLRA-DE-10-014
SALARY RANGE: 105,211.00 - 136,771.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 05, 2010 to Monday, April 26, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-14/14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United
States citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent
administrative Federal agency that was created by Title VII of the
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (also known as the Federal Service
Labor-Management Relations Statute) (the Statute).  The Statute allows
certain non-postal Federal employees to organize, bargain
collectively, and participate through labor organizations of their
choice in decisions affecting their working lives.  The primary
responsibilities of the FLRA include:  (1) resolving complaints of
unfair labor practices, (2) determining the appropriateness of units
for labor organization representation, (3) adjudicating exceptions to
arbitrators' awards, (4) adjudicating legal issues relating to duty to
bargain/negotiability, and (5) resolving impasses during negotiations.


The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is seeking a motivated
individual to serve as a Senior Dispute Resolution Specialist (Labor
Relations) in the Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Office (CADRO) of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).  The
incumbent of this position serves as the technical expert in dispute
resolution.




The FLRA headquarters office is located one block north of the
McPherson Square subway station in Washington,DC.  Metrorail and a
number of commuter buses are nearby.  Eateries, shops, theaters, and
historical sites are within walking distance.






Back to top  Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:


1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC




The incumbent will serve as an Agency expert on Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) techniques and as a critical resource in delivering
ADR training in labor-management dispute resolution.  The duties
require an in-depth knowledge of labor-management relations, the FLRA
Statute, rules and regulations and FLRA case law.  The incumbent must
also be well versed in techniques to provide training to other
agencies and FLRA staff; to assist in establishing and maintaining
cooperative labor-management relationships; and to assist in using
interest-based problem solving techniques to resolve disputes.  An
understanding of personnel law, regulations, and procedures is also
necessary in providing the framework for applying ADR techniques and
conducting training on ADR throughout the Federal government.




Back to top  Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Eligibility and Qualifications Requirements:  Applicants must have one
year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficult and
responsibility to at least the GS-13 level.  Applicants should have
one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the
particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully
perform the duties of the position.  Such KSAs are typically found in
or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the
applicant with the particular knowledge skills, and abilities to
successful perform the duties of the position, and that is typically
in work within this field, or that is closely related.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience providing
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, including facilitating
labor-management meetings and contract negotiations, and delivering
ADR training on labor-management ADR techniques. The successful
candidate will also possess skills and extensive experience developing
and providing education and training services concerning the value of,
and requirements for, collaborative labor-management programs,
interest-based problem solving, consensus decision making and other
ADR processes and techniques.

All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the
closing date of the vacancy announcement.  More information regarding
OPM qualification requirements can be found athttp://www.opm.gov.

CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility – Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP
eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR
330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.  This includes a copy
of the agency's notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating
and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade
level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect
that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

You must be a US citizen for this position.





HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Basic of Rating:  You must provide narrative response to the
knowledge, skills, and abilities (screening questions) described
below.

The information contained in your application will be reviewed to
determine the degree to which you (1) meet the basic qualification
requirements; and (2) possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities
that are essential for successful job performance.  When describing
your knowledge, skills, and abilities (screening questions), please be
sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the
complexity of the knowledge you possess, the level of the people you
interacted with, and the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
If you meet the minimum qualification requirements, then your
narrative responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (screening
questions) associated with this position will be evaluated by a
subject matter expert.

Failure to address these KSAs in a written supplement to your
application will result in disqualification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (screening questions) Required:

1.  Describe your experience and understanding of the Federal Service
Labor-Management Relations Statute, Authority decisions, the FLRA's
Rules and Regulations, and the policies and practices of the Authority
and Office of the General Counsel pertaining to the processing of
cases.

2.  Describe your experience in using alternative dispute resolution techniques.

3.  Describe your experience in developing and providing training
concerning rights and obligations under the Statute, alternative
dispute resolution techniques, interest-based problem solving skills
and collaborative approaches for labor-management relationships.

4.  Describe your experience in facilitating the resolution of disputes.

5.  Describe your experience in providing effective written and oral
communication.

6.  Describe your experience in identifying legal issues, gathering
and analyzing complex facts, and arriving at practical solutions to
problems that are unusual or highly complicated.

7.  Describe your experience in organizing workload effectively and in
processing workload timely and efficiently.

8.  Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships.




Those applicants who meet qualification requirements will be further
evaluated by determining the extent to which their work or related
experience, education, training, awards, outside activities and/or
supervisory appraisal, etc., indicate they possess the knowledge,
skills and abilities (KSAs) of the position.  Applicants will not
receive credit for merely paraphrasing KSAs on your application.  The
information provided will be used to determine the “best qualifiedâ€
candidates.  The applications of the highest ranked candidates will be
sent to the selecting official for selection consideration.



SCREENING QUESTION:

Click Here to view Screening Questions.



Back to top  Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:
The following Web address, http://www.usajobs.gov/ei61.asp#Benefits,
is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered
to most Federal employees.


OTHER INFORMATION:
All applicants should note the following:






Failure to submit all required documents and information requested by
the closing date of this announcement will result in your application
not being considered.





Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by
the Agency.  Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses
associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the
responsibility of the selected candidate.





The Hatch Reform Amendments of 1993 (Public Law 103-94) prohibit
individuals from requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or
considering political recommendations (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2202) in
effecting personnel actions.





If selected, you must arrange for direct deposit of your pay to a
financial institution in accordance with the Debt Collection
Improvement Act of 1996.





Declaration of Federal Employment – OF-306.  Applicant selected for
Federal employment will be required to complete a ‘Declaration of
Federal Employment' (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine
their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background
investigation.  Failure to answer all questions truthfully and
completely or providing false statements on the application may be
grounds for not hiring the applicant, or dismissing the applicant
after they begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment
(U. S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).



Back to top  How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply
Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your
online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully
read this announcement to see if additional information is required
and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature,
you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any
other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the
closing date of the announcement.

To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating
factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement,
select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing
resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and
abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will
be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Gary McPherson
Phone: 202-208-6251
Fax: 202-343-1006
Email: gary_mcpherson@nbc.gov Agency Information:
Federal Labor Relations Authority
1400 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20424
US
Fax: 202-343-1006


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an
evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most
highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a
selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You
will be notified of the outcome.