Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Maintains control records/suspense on incoming correspondence and action documents. Follows up on suspense items to ensure timely reply/action. Receives telephone calls and visitors; schedules appointments, conferences and meetings as appropriate. Maintains calendar of appointments and keeps the EEO Manager informed of pending matters, and deadlines. Responds to requests for information from the Office of Resolution Management, is responsible for responding and coordinating document requests regarding EEO complaints and the Office of General Counsel. Gathers information from employees via phone, email or face to face interactions, which may be of a confidential nature. Maintains confidentiality of these documents and any privileged conversations. Performs analysis of Agency by reviewing policies and practices that inhibit the employment opportunities of minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. Identifies effective solutions to eliminate agency barriers and enhance the employment opportunities of minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. Arranges for conferences, mediations, meetings, seminars, and training sessions by contacting participants and explaining the purpose of the meetings. Responsible for scheduling and securing mediators, maintaining electronic and hard copy files of various EEO information such as EEO complaints and reports. Develops and maintains EEO related databases. Develops segments of analytical reports, develops background data for evaluation, researches official documents, maintains complaint case files and provides support to the overall complaint process. The selectee will be required to attain certification as a mediator via the Department of Veterans Affairs Basic Mediation Skills training program and will be required to participate in the agency's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Under the guidance of the EEO Program Manager, the selectee makes arrangements for investigations/formal hearings with regard to the EEO complaint process through collaboration with the Office of Resolution Management, District Counsel and other entities. Performs other duties as assigned and is under the direct supervision of the Facility EEO Program Manager. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Telework:
Not eligible Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist/PD00708-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-7 and GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels, respectively. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In addition to meeting the time in grade requirement (if this applies to you; please see above for guidance on time in grade requirements), you must also meet specialized experience and/or education requirements as well:
Specialized
Experience:
For the GS-7 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-5, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. For the GS-9 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-7, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Providing recommendations to the Equal Employment Opportunity Program Manager, assisting with special emphasis programs, assisting in fact-finding and analysis of discrimination complaints, and other Equal Employment Opportunity related tasks. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-7 grade level, you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. To qualify based on education for the GS-9 grade level, you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Conflict ManagementCustomer ServiceEmployee RelationsLabor LawManaging Diverse Workforce Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, sitting in conferences and meetings and occasional visits to facility work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. No special physical exertion is required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Telework:
Not eligible Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist/PD00708-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-7 and GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels, respectively. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In addition to meeting the time in grade requirement (if this applies to you; please see above for guidance on time in grade requirements), you must also meet specialized experience and/or education requirements as well:
Specialized
Experience:
For the GS-7 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-5, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. For the GS-9 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-7, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Providing recommendations to the Equal Employment Opportunity Program Manager, assisting with special emphasis programs, assisting in fact-finding and analysis of discrimination complaints, and other Equal Employment Opportunity related tasks. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-7 grade level, you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. To qualify based on education for the GS-9 grade level, you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Conflict ManagementCustomer ServiceEmployee RelationsLabor LawManaging Diverse Workforce Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, sitting in conferences and meetings and occasional visits to facility work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. No special physical exertion is required.
- Department:
0260 Equal Employment Opportunity - Salary Range:
$43,612 to $69,352 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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