This position serves as the Chief of the Division of Interpretations and Regulations. The official title is Supervisory Policy and Law Advisor. This position is responsible for directing and overseeing all activities and work associated with the Division, such as developing and formulating policy and administering OLMS regulatory activity. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Chief, Division of Interpretations and Regulations, as described below. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For the GS-15 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience includes all of the following: Developed and formulated interpretations and policy regarding application of the criminal and civil provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA); Conducted policy studies on developments in labor relations law and/or reviewed and commented on proposed legislation and analyzes its impact on OLMS operations; Provided technical advice and guidance to agency staff and others on issues concerning administration of the LMRDA, Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA) and other laws administered by OLMS; Led teams on special projects, work assignments, and/or special initiatives related to the LMRDA and other laws administered and enforced by OLMS; Developed and maintained internal and external professional contacts on matters critical to the operation of OLMS programs.
Formulates agency interpretations and policy regarding the application of the criminal and civil provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) and other laws and regulations administered and enforced by OLMS. Directs preparation of the LMRDA Interpretative Manual and other policy manuals, including the LMRDA Embezzlement Court Decisions Guide. Directs the development and preparation of OLMS regulatory reviews, analyses, proposals, and regulatory documents in conjunction with OLMS administration of the LMRDA and other laws and regulations administered and enforced by OLMS. Provides policy guidance and technical program advice to key agency staff. Advises agency officials on agency regulatory activity. Counsels key agency officials on legislative matters. Participates in the formulation, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of employee protection programs, policies, positions, and courses of action. Reviews and provides interpretation and likely effect of proposed legislation and policies regarding transit employee protections. Establishes and maintains liaison with the Office of the Solicitor, Office of Management and Budget, and representatives of other agencies regarding statutory interpretative policy, regulatory, litigation, and legislative matters. Represents OLMS in meetings concerning these matters, which involve the development of policy and the nationwide application of the LMRDA and other laws and regulations administered and enforced by OLMS. Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical and/or administrative work to carry out the mission of the organization. Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments.