Mediator
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Location
Multiple Locations
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
FMCS mediators are full-time employees of the federal government stationed throughout the United States. They are responsible for delivering the core mediation and conflict management, prevention, and resolution services that enable FMCS to fulfill its statutory mission, including: collective bargaining mediation, labor-management cooperation services, full-spectrum Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (ADRA) services to government, negotiated rulemaking, and education, outreach and advocacy.
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Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
- Selectee will be required to successfully complete a probationary (trial) period of up to two (2) years.
- Working a non-standard work schedule.
- Accepting duty station assignments as determined by FMCS and accepting subsequent reassignments made for the good of FMCS.
- You must live within commuting distance of 35 miles of the Hub (selected location). If not already maintaining such a residence, you will have to relocate at your own expense.
- The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (Alt-450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
- Selectee must meet/maintain suitability and security requirements.
- This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
- All mediator positions filled from this vacancy announcement will be at the GS-12 level.
Qualifications
Specialized experience for the GS-12 Mediator position is defined as full-time labor relations or workplace dispute experience gained by having:
Engaged in collective bargaining negotiations and/or workplace disputes with parties in one or more of the following capacities: Negotiator, Representative, Counsel, Mediator, Consultant, Facilitator, or Trainer.
In addition, your specialized experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. This experience may include:
- Participating in the negotiation or mediation of labor agreements or assisting in the resolution of workplace conflict issues;
- Being in an organizational position that involves identifying and solving problems related to workplace relations and conflict resolution, drawing conclusions and recommending appropriate courses of action;
- Working as a representative of labor or management in a corporation, company or labor organization;
- Working for a Federal, state or local government entity in a capacity that involves dealing with labor relations, collective bargaining, human resources, workplace conflict resolution, and/or the interpretation or application of labor laws and regulations;
- Teaching, training, making presentations, facilitating or leading groups on issues relating to labor relations, human resources, alternative dispute resolution, or conflict management;
- Serving as a Lead Negotiator, Second Chair Negotiator, or Negotiating Committee Member of a collective bargaining agreement;and/or
- Serving as Counsel to parties engaged in workplace disputes and/or collective bargaining negotiations; and/or
- Serving as a Facilitator, Mediator, Counsel, or Negotiator of a public policy matter; and/or
- Designing workplace conflict management systems; and/or
- Serving as an Ombuds.
NOTE: When detailing your level of specialized experience, please include years of experience, a detailed description of your specific duties/responsibilities, and any accomplishments. If you have specific collective bargaining experience, include the approximate number and types of contracts negotiated, number and size of bargaining units, and your specific role in each activity. Failure to state the above in your resume may affect the overall rating.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited by time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience, you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59 pm EDT on 10/04/2024, closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
AGENCY POLICIES:Salary--The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. To view the General Schedule locality pay tables click here: 2024 General Schedule(GS) Locality Pay Tables
Direct Deposit - Selectee is required to participate in the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service direct deposit of pay program.
Security Background - A Public Trust background is a requirement of this position. Failure to pass the required level of background may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
The successful candidate will undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with FMCS. The successful candidate will also be enrolled in FBI's Rap Back program, which will allow FMCS to receive notifications from the FBI of criminal activities (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
Date Posted
09/29/2024
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