Associate General Counsel- Designated Agency Ethics Official

The Associate General Counsel- Designated Agency Ethics Official, reports directly to the Chairman and General Counsel, with day-to-day supervision by the Office of the General Counsel's Deputy or Associate General Counsel. The incumbent is an attorney and is an expert in the field of Government ethics laws and rules and legal (Bar) ethics laws and rules, and in the management of ethics programs, office, and staff. Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be a member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The selectee will be required to provide proof of current bar membership prior to appointment. ALL APPLICANTS must submit proof of successful completion of education requirements. This proof may consist of a law school transcript, copy of diploma from the applicant's law school, or other documentation which provides clear and specific proof of education, such as a current SF-50 demonstrating that the applicant is currently occupying a position in the 905 series. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements for this position if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence by the closing date of the announcement. Particular duties include, but are not limited to:

• Exercises all authority of the DAEO with respect to the management of the ethics program in accordance with all applicable government and legal ethics rules and regulations.
• Develops and implements Agency-wide policies, protocols, processes, and systems to ensure effective accomplishment of the NLRB's Ethics Program's goals and a strong ethical culture. Determines the need for, and develops, Agency supplements to government-wide ethics regulations, and coordinates directly with OGE to ensure appropriate content and timely publication of supplemental regulations.
• Assesses all new NLRB programs and policies for conformance with legal and government ethics requirements and principles.
• Establishes policy and overall direction for an Agency-wide system for the collection, filing, review, and when applicable, public inspection of financial disclosure reports required by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and by other applicable statutes, Executive Orders, and legal and government regulations. Personally advises, or supervises staff in advising, Section 278e Financial Disclosure Report filers on complying with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Establishes policy and overall direction for an Agency-wide system for ethics training as required by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Standards of Ethical Conduct for employees of the Executive Branch, the Hatch Act, other applicable statues, Executive Orders and legal and government regulations.
• Performs and supervises staff in performing research and preparation of appropriate documents to carry out the ethics program as required by individual employees' circumstances.
• Coordinates appropriately with the Office of the Chairman, the Office of the General Counsel, and the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs in answering requests from media or Congressional offices relating to Agency ethics programs and policies or the ethical conduct of Agency employees.
• Represents the NLRB before the OGE, DOJ, and Congress, as appropriate, on legal and other issues concerning Agency ethics and conduct programs; acts as liaison with the same bodies and provides ethics program information to them.
• Ensure that all financial disclosure reports filed by employees are completed and effectively and consistently reviewed for conformance to all applicable statutes and regulations. Measures are implemented to correct violations or avert potential violations of the Agency's standards of conduct and personnel consistently follow-up to verify that appropriate actions have been taken.
• Coordinates the certification and submission of financial disclosure reports, ethics pledges and any other related required documentation for all Presidential appointees requiring Senate confirmation.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) with respect to ethical matters that implicate the functions of both offices. In particular, refers cases with potential violations of criminal conflicts of interest laws or ethics-related matters involving fraud, waste, or abuse to the OIG for investigation. When there are findings of violations of standards of conduct, advises the Chairman and/or the General Counsel, or other Agency leaders, as appropriate, on potential Agency administrative actions.
• Meets regularly with the Chairman, the General Counsel, or their respective designees, and other management officials as necessary, to update them on the operations of the Ethics Office and apprise them of any relevant developments, whether statutory, regulatory, policy-based, or case-related.
• Manages the provision of legal ethics advice and guidance concerning the Ethics in Government Act, the Standards of Ethical Conduct for employees in the Executive Branch, and the Hatch Act to all Agency employees. Counsels all employees on ethics and standards of conduct matters, including post-employment and outside employment issues.
• Researches the best practices internal and external to the Agency, developing benchmarks from public and private sector practices and techniques in order to champion modernization of the ethics program, processes and systems. The incumbent is responsible for, and exercises leadership in, the development and acquisition of modern systems and processes.
• Maintains a close working relationship with staff in OCFO, the Division of Administration, OEEO, OCIO, the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, the Division of Judges, and the Office of Special Counsel and Labor Relations to ensure that management throughout the Agency has the resources necessary to ethically manage the Agency's operations.
• Periodically reviews/ recommends changes in delegated authority in running the Agency's ethics program. Manages subordinate employees by ensuring that those who are delegated authority for ethics functions are qualified and that they receive guidance and training.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES): This position is designated as a General position. This position may be filled by a career or non-career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

ALL CANDIDATES MUST FULLY ADDRESS ALL ITEMS UNDER 'EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS' WITHIN THE RESUME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)