1. Ability to collect, integrate, and analyze data in support of grievance and arbitration cases and contract negotiation.

2. Ability to conduct audits to assess compliance with area and corporate policies and procedures.

3. Ability to evaluate the need for and develop guidelines, instructions, and training materials on labor relations policies and procedures.

4. Knowledge of the USPS collective bargaining agreements and labor relations programs and processes related to grievance handling at a level sufficient to adjudicate cases, and advise/train local managers and supervisors.

5. Knowledge of basic computer skills used for word processing, research, and making entries into the Grievance Arbitration Tracking System (GATS).

6. Ability to communicate in writing to prepare position papers, correspondence, and informational materials on labor relations matters.

7. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to interact with union officials, postal leadership, labor relations and other functional areas and to provide training and technical advice. 8. Successful applicant(s) must successfully complete a national level joint training (which may be scheduled anywhere in the continental U.S.), and must pass a certification examination.