Equal Opportunity Specialist (EEO Program Manager)

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  

Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified.

Specialized Experience

GS-13

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:

1. Experience providing EEO complaint processing support.
2. Experience ensuring that EEO affirmative employment programs comply with regulatory and statutory requirements and guidance.
3. Experience identifying barriers to equal opportunity for employees, including personnel policies and practices, which may adversely effect individuals or classes of employees and applicants for employment purposes.
4. Experience analyzing, monitoring and evaluating EEO complaints to identify problem areas and develop strategies for corrective actions.

GS-14

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:

1. Experience providing EEO complaint processing support.
2. Experience ensuring that EEO affirmative employment programs comply with regulatory and statutory requirements and guidance.
3. Experience identifying barriers to equal opportunity for employees, including personnel policies and practices, which may adversely effect individuals or classes of employees and applicants for employment purposes.
4. Experience analyzing, monitoring and evaluating EEO complaints to identify problem areas and develop strategies for corrective actions.
5. Experience providing advice to senior leadership with respect to resolving complex EEO complaint issues, such as identifying institutional and systemic EEO problems, complaint trends, organizational reviews, and workforce analyses in the areas of race, sex, sexual harassment, national origin, grade level, occupation, performance appraisal ratings, or disciplinary actions.

You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):

• Ability to perform extensive research and analysis to obtain and evaluate complex and controversial EEO issues
• Ability to serve as an authority on EEO matters
• Ability to address and resolve moderately complex EEO questions or factual issues
• Ability to manage a comprehensive EEO program
• Ability to provide advice to senior leadership on how to resolve complex EEO matters

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.