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Position Title
Mediator
Agency
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Announcement Number
DE-10142977-18-MK Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 22, 2018 to Thursday, March 8, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
 
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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
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6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.  If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.  For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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8. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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9. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of experience and demonstrated capacity when completing this questionnaire as your responses, resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy. You will be asked at the end of this questionnaire to certify your entire application as true and accurate. (limit characters)
Please choose the statement that best describes how you qualify for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Does your resume clearly reflect your full-time collective bargaining process experience? This experience can be gained by having served as the Chief/Lead Spokesperson/Second Chair/Benefits Expert (representing labor or management) in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements or while serving as a Mediator or Facilitator with parties engaged in the collective bargaining processes.

In addition to the qualifications listed above; your resume should indicate your level of specialized experience to include: years of experience, breadth of responsibilities, complexity of bargaining matters, overall impact of bargaining on parties and the community, utilization of varied bargaining processes, substantial knowledge of contract language, familiarity with a broad scope of subjects, experience in numerous and diverse bargaining circumstances, and knowledge of joint processes to improve labor-management relationships.
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2. I understand and agree that if I am selected for a position as Mediator with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, I will be responsible for performing with the highest level of ethics, professionalism and personal integrity at all times. In addition to the key requirements stated in this announcement, if I am selected for a position as Mediator, I understand and agree to the following conditions of employment:
  • Being assigned to a probationary (trial) period of up to two (2) years
  • Living within the commuting distance of 25 miles from the Albany Field Office located at 15 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110 (as designated by the hiring Regional Director)
  • Possessing and maintaining a valid and current driver's license
  • Working a non-standard work schedule
  • Accepting duty station assignments as determined by FMCS and accept subsequent reassignments made for the good of FMCS
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3. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch?

If your responses is YES, please indicate in your resume the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:Position Title; Type of Appointment (i.e., Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non Career SES); Agency; Dates held (beginning and ending dates)Maximum length of 1000 characters.
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4. VERIFICATION STATEMENT: Your rating is subject to verification based on the résumé, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment.

Please choose A to certify that your answers are accurate and complete.

A. I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.
B. I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position.
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