Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

These positions are part of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Student Volunteer Program under The General Counsel - Headquarters Program area. The purpose of these positions is to provide students the opportunity to learn about the NLRB, gain valuable on the job work experience by exposing them to the full-range of the Agency's legal practices, and if desired, earn credit towards their degree for their volunteer service.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
12/07/2022 to 11/28/2023
Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships -
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0099 General Student Trainee
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
NL23SV00000002KR
Control number
693486300

This job is open to

Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

These positions are open to students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying academic institution on an at least part-time basis for Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2023, and Spring 2024, and who will maintain enrollment during their volunteer service. Verification of status as a Student will be required before a tentative offer is extended.

Duties

As a Student Volunteer, your typical work assignments may include:
· Conducting Legal Research;
· Assisting with Conducting Unfair Labor Practice Investigations;
· Assisting with Conducting Union Elections;
· Interpreting Case Law;
· Performing Case Evaluation;
· Preparing and Presenting Reports of Findings;
· Preparing Disposition Letters and Memorandums;
· Presenting Oral and Written Reports of Cases;
· Organizing, Analyzing, and Managing Case Files;
· Providing General Administrative Support;
· Other duties as assigned.

Student Volunteers under The General Counsel - Headquarters Program area will choose the volunteer service position they are interested in. The different volunteer service positions available are: Legal position, Field Examiner position, and Administrative Professional position. To learn more about the different volunteer service positions, please click on the position links.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement. Please see ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for further guidance.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited academic institution.
Must maintain status as a current student during your volunteer service.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
Must submit a complete application package with the required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Qualifications

All eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application. To be a Student Volunteer, you must meet the below eligibility requirements:

1. Be at least 16 years old; and
2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis.

*A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the semester of your volunteer service is required to verify your eligibility status as a Student.**

The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Legal position and Field Examiner positions will have education of and/or experience with labor law/employment law. The candidate possesses strong research and writing skills to be able to conduct legal research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer Administrative Professional position will have education of and/or experience performing a variety of administrative duties of an office. The candidate possesses analytical skills to compile and analyze charts, tables, statistical reports and other data. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.

Education

Student Volunteer Program Education Requirement:
Must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredited college; professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying academic institution on a full-time or part-time basis.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website - click here.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website - click here.

Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

**Student Volunteers are not employees of the Federal Government. Therefore, their service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits.**

Additional information

This announcement is to recruit Student Volunteers for Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2023, and Spring 2024. There will be monthly cut-off dates on the 28th of each month during this announcement. Applications received by each cut-off date will be reviewed for eligibility requirements and eligible applicants will be referred to the offices that have available openings.

THE GENERAL COUNSEL - HEADQUARTERS
Student Volunteers will be placed in one of the offices listed below. To see the nature of work of each office and each office's additional applicant requirements, if any, please click on the link for each office. Applicants will be given the opportunity to select multiple offices as their desired duty assignments. Applicants may also be extended an offer to work in an office outside of their preferred duty assignments.

COVID-19 MANDATE
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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 . 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).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow instructions in the job announcement.

Benefits

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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, your application package will be reviewed for the required eligibilities and requested documentation. If after reviewing your application package, a determination is made that your application package is incomplete, or that you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you will lose consideration for this position.

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

To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11751486.

Benefits

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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.

· Resume - Must at least include name, contact information, school's name and anticipated graduation date, and employment information.
· Transcript - Must show the school's name, student's name, semester(s) and year(s), and classes taken. Must also show proof of current enrollment (part-time or full-time).
· Writing Sample - For applicants applying for Legal and Field Examiner positions only.

Failure to submit any of the required documents with your application will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure that 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

1. Completed Assessment Questionnaire
2. Resume
3. Transcript
4. Writing sample (required for applicants applying for Legal and Field Examiner positions)

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. Then follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. *Upload the required documents prior to submitting your application.*

If you have never applied through USAJOBS 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.

ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information National Labor Relations Board

svp@nlrb.gov

Address

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0040
US

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Next steps

After a review of your application package and the eligibility requirements, you will be notified of your application status. If you are found to be eligible, your package may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration. If any other information or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You 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.