Associate Director, Federal Sector Appeals Service

Summary The Associate Director, Federal Sector Appeals Service within the Office of Federal Sector (OFS) is a Senior Executive Service (SES), General position, and serves as an agency leader for supporting the Commission's mission. The Federal Sector Appeals Service, under the OFS Director, reviews and recommends dispositions on appeals from final decisions of federal departments and agencies on EEO complaints. This is a level-two SES position with an initial salary range of $151,661-$216,109 per year. Learn more about this agency Duties Leads the OFS Federal Sector Appeals Service, advising the OFS Director and Chair and guiding the adjudication of appeals from federal agencies’ administrative decisions on equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints. Reviews and recommends dispositions on appeals from final decisions of federal departments and agencies on EEO complaints filed by federal employees and applicants for federal employment. Recommends EEOC actions and decisions on petitions for review of Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) decisions filed by federal employees and applicants for federal employment. Reviews EEOC reconsideration requests, handles discrimination-complaint appeals issued by agencies or their designees (including arbitrators or the Federal Labor Relations Authority), and processes appeals under the Government Employee Rights Act. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Must have a current BAR License in Good Standing. Qualifications Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member of a Bar, and you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience managing large-scale federal sector appeals process, including adjudicating appeals from administrative decisions made by federal agencies on EEO complaints, setting organizational priorities, directing program operations, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Experience must include overseeing program evaluation systems, coordinating cross-office initiatives, managing fiscal and personnel resources, and leading the development and implementation of government-wide EEO oversight, reporting, and accountability frameworks. TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and administer the review of the appeals process for the federal sector, including the development and execution of policies, procedures, and management directives as authorized by statutes and regulations the EEOC enforces. Experience must include the ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint process as it applies to federal employees, Federal Departments and Agencies at the appellate adjudicatory stage. TQ 3: Extensive knowledge and legal experience of the adversarial judicial system and legal processes, including knowledge necessary to interpret laws, analyze facts, and to render legally sufficient and defensible decisions in appellate cases. Demonstrated ability of managing and leading teams responsible for safeguarding transparency and ensuring the legal sufficiency of decisions, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and staying current with evolving legal requirements and precedents. TQ 4: Extensive knowledge of case management systems, workflow processes, and performance metrics used to manage federal appellate case inventory. Knowledge of using data and analytics to improve timeliness, reduce backlogs, and enhance decision quality. Demonstrated ability of leading team of appellate writing attorneys to produce high-quality, concise, timely, and legally sound written decisions and work products. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at Executive Core Qualifications 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, religious, 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. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. Additional information You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering: The EEOC structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Jennifer Blank, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, either by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 202-921-3090. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.