Mediator (Open Continuous)
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Location
Multiple Locations
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
*****This is a Mediator Open Continuous vacancy announcement.
Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period at any time a vacancy becomes available and selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period. Sign Up for FMCS Career Updates to receive vacancy notifications and cut off dates to submit an application for a specific location(s). Applications received after the cut off dates may be considered on future referral lists.*****
Requirements
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.
- Must have and retain an unencumbered driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- 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 EST on 11/20/2024, closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
AGENCY POLICIES:
Announcement: This announcement may be used to hire more than one candidate for any of the locations.
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 candidates 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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE MEDIATOR OPEN CONTINUOUS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
- This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill vacancies in various locations as they occur.
- Please select all locations that you would like to be considered for as other selections may be made from this announcement.
- Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement in any location in the U.S.
- To receive consideration for vacancies in a specific location(s), applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). The next cut-off will take place on 02/09/2024 to begin initial applicant consideration.
- Additional cut-off dates will occur on the following dates:
- 02/28/2024
- 04/28/2024
- 06/28/2024
- 08/28/2024
- 10/28/2024
- Applicants who submit a complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the cut off dates, will be reviewed and referred if found eligible and qualified for the position.
- This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated.
- Those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral only if additional vacancies occur in the location(s) selected by the applicant.
- Cutoff dates and the closing date of this announcement may be adjusted as needed, and any updates will be reflected on this announcement.
- Applicants may also be referred periodically throughout the announcement period, outside of the cut-off dates listed above, without prior notification.
Date Posted
07/02/2024
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