Summary
This position is located in the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS), Office of Program Operations. This incumbent serves as a senior Policy and Law Advisor. The incumbent is responsible for developing new program objectives and legislative and regulatory initiatives to facilitate achievement of OLMS program goals and objectives. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Duties
Develops and drafts regulations implementing provisions of the LMRDA and other laws administered by OLMS (e.g. Civil Service Reform Act of 1978) and interpretative bulletins, which set forth agency interpretations concerning those laws. Develops and revises, as necessary, financial and other reporting forms and accompanying instructions authorized or required under the LMRDA and other laws administered by OLMS and incorporated in agency regulations. Conducts and participates in staff training and develops information and material to be used for such training. Reviews and analyzes statutes and executive orders to provide guidance to the agency concerning the implementation of new program assignments, and develops implementing regulations. Develops and updates comprehensive studies on court decisions under the LMRDA and other laws and on determinations by the Office of the Solicitor for the guidance of agency national office and field staff. Researches complex issues of law and fact; and, drafts final and binding arbitration decisions for the OLMS Director's signature. Develops and formulates interpretations and policy regarding application of the criminal and civil provisions of the LMRDA. Initiates reviews of the LMRDA Interpretive Manual which incorporates precedential court and agency rulings on interpretations and applications of the LMRDA, and other policy manuals, including the LMRDA Embezzlement Court Decisions Guide. Provides technical advice and guidance to national office and field staff on enforcement-related issues, such as subpoena enforcement, application of the Right to Financial Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and criminal and civil law enforcement authority and procedures. Reviews entail identifying all areas needing updating, clarification or revisions; cross matching those areas with other related areas to ensure consistency and a cohesive workflow; working with other OLMS managers to resolve issues with minimal disruption to ongoing work and established procedures. Based on project reviews, recommends updates to the Manual and coordinates the development of associated revisions. Participates in planning meetings with high level OLMS and Department of Labor officials to develop goals, strategies, and implementing regulations and to coordinate agency implementation of such new programs. Coaches lower-graded policy and law advisors in the Division in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the Division and/or individual policy and law advisors in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Provides technical advice and guidance to agency staff and others in regard to the most complex and difficult issues concerning administration of the LMRDA and other laws administered by OLMS, including complex statutory coverage, reporting, trusteeship, bonding, and election issues.
Education
There is no education substitution at the GS-14 level.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039881 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Problem Solving Research Technical Competence Writing Click here for evaluation details. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.