Labor Management Relations Examiner (Labor Relations Investigator (Bridge))

The Bridge Program provides a meaningful way for administrative professional employees to change their career paths and obtain positions as a Labor Management Relations Examiner. This is a three-year training program with an option for a one-year extension. The program focuses on robust developmental activities through practical application and formal education and training. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Candidate must be a current Career or Career Conditional NLRB Field Administrative Professional Employee AND have the below general experience or education.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Candidate must have at least 3 years of general experience. At least one year (52 weeks) of the three years of general experience must be equivalent to the GS-04 grade level. Qualifying experience is that which is gained in technical, specialized, clerical, administrative or other responsible work that has demonstrated the candidate's potential to satisfactorily complete the developmental program.

General experience is described as:

Experience that provides evidence of the ability to meet and deal objectively and effectively with people (e.g., as a counselor, personnel investigator (conducting research into an individual's personal, professional and criminal history to assess suitability for employment), and/or as a crediti rating investigator (analyzing financial history and verifying data)); and Experience that provides evidence to survey organizations and analyze management methods and practices (e.g., as a management analyst); and Experience that provides evidence to collect, assemble, and analyze pertinent facts and to write reports on findings (e.g., as in investigative or research types of work).

OR EDUCATION

Have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in labor relations, industrial relations, personnel/human resource administration, business administration, economics, labor economics, labor law, political science, accounting, or law; or other education that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in these subjects. (

Note:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

OR COMBINATON OF GENERAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION A

combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (

Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here .

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible as an Internal Merit Promotion Candidate. (

NOTE:

A SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility must be provided. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive).

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.