Equal Opportunity Specialist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

At the GS-14 level:
Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience 1) Authoring and promoting internal guidance, resources, and materials to expand language access across the Department 2) Researching and incorporating innovative approaches to engaging, collaborating with, and serving individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) 3) Facilitating Department-wide engagement with external stakeholders in private or public sector organizations and 4) Developing presentations to varying audiences to communicate strategies, and make recommendations on program/legislative issues.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.