Executive Director, Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP)
Federal Labor Relations Authority · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
This job in plain English
The Executive Director of the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) leads the federal program that helps resolve disputes between federal agencies and labor unions. The job is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position, the top executive level for federal managers, based in Washington, DC, with the Federal Labor Relations Authority. There is 1 vacancy, the job is full-time and permanent, and occasional travel may be expected.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Senior executivesCurrent or former members of the Senior Executive Service and other qualified leaders.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
- Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. The job is open to the public, current federal employees in the competitive or excepted service, and senior executives who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications.
What you would do
- Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the FSIP program.
- Manages FSIP and Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel operations.
- Oversees staff who investigate and analyze labor disputes.
- Reviews decisions to make sure they have sound legal reasoning.
- Represents FSIP with federal agencies, unions, and other stakeholders.
- Manages workforce planning, budget execution, and administrative operations.
Do you qualify for ES?
With experience: The announcement does not list a number of years or a grade level. You must show in your resume demonstrated experience in labor-management relations or employment matters, plus experience in dispute resolution such as mediation, arbitration, or hearings, along with the five Executive Core Qualifications (leadership skills).
With education: The announcement does not say education can replace experience. If you rely on education, it must come from a school accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education needs an evaluation by a private organization that specializes in foreign education.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of no more than 2 pages, 10pt Arial or Times New Roman, 1-inch margins
- Either a signed recommendation letter from the last 3 years or your most recent signed performance appraisal
- SF-50 showing current or former career SES status, if applicable
- SF-50 if you are a current federal civil service employee
- SESCDP graduate verification and QRB certification, if applicable
- Do not use the USAJOBS resume builder
How you will be rated: Applicants are first checked for minimum qualifications, then rated on the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications shown in the resume. Highly qualified applicants may have one or more interviews, and resumes that are too long or use the wrong font or margins are ruled ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to 2 pages in 10pt Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, or you will be ruled ineligible.
- Show evidence of all five Executive Core Qualifications and both Technical Qualifications in the resume, since separate narratives are not accepted.
- Apply through USAJOBS by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date, because mailed applications are not accepted.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy.
Conditions of employment:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship required
- One-year probationary period may be required
- Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306) at the time the agency requests it
- Selective Service registration for men born after 1959, or exemption
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and yearly after
- Favorable suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
- Must be able to obtain and keep the required clearance and access level
- Direct deposit of pay required
- May need to travel on short notice to high-level meetings
- Must sign a mobility agreement and may be reassigned
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $151,661 – $228,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- ES · Senior Executive Service
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Senior Executive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)
- Announcement
- DE-12913349-26-PM
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