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Civil Rights Analyst

General Services Administration
Office of Civil Rights
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Summary

The Office of Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination through engagement, training, and enforcement of civil rights laws, regulations and other guiding sources.

Location of position: General Service Administration, Office of Civil Rights, the location of this position will be determined upon selection.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/12/2024 to 04/14/2024
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$86,962 to - $167,336 per year

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Location
Location Negotiable After Selection
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel maybe required to attend job related training, events, and/or conferences.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
AK-2024-0009
Control number
786231000

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Duties

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As a Civil Rights Analyst you will be responsible for investigating and analyzing civil rights enforcement issues. Typical duties of the position are as follows:

  • Evaluating and reporting on Federal enforcement of civil rights laws in the context of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
  • Writing and reviewing portions of major research reports produced, which are nationwide in scope and impact.
  • Conducting research on the impact of current laws and policies; conducts
  • Utilizing automated systems to retrieve and analyze EEO program data.
  • Developing analytic reports using civil rights and EEO data.
  • Preparing data, staff reports, annual required statutory reports, and memoranda reflecting upon EEO and EO practices in support of agency activity.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. 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 this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location in which GSA has a presence. The official duty station is a federal facility or leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework work arrangements. The duty station of the selectee for this position can be anywhere in the U.S., Including its territories and possessions, that is geographically specific to one of GSA's offices and located within approximately a 50 miles radius of a GSA office. The duty station will be determined upon selection and must be a physical address (not a PO Box) located within approximately a 50 miles radius of a GSA office. Positions include routine telework work arrangements which may require routine reporting to the designated GSA office.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here

The GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962.00per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting senior Civil Rights Analyst in developing and conducting evaluation projects concerning the implementation of civil rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and practices.


The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409.00 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is defined as experience investigating and analyzing civil rights enforcement issues; studying federal workforce data; developing and implementing advanced social science research to identify potential root causes that may limit employment opportunities; studying and preparing reports showing the equal employment opportunity data and trends; and developing and drafting related reports, correspondence, and other written material.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government

·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement #AK-2024-0010.  You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: 
  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is: 
  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered. 

1. Knowledge of political, social and/or economic theories and principles that are directly related to civil rights issues and problems being studied.
1a. Knowledge of civil rights and EEO laws including their application to all areas of American society and of the Federal agencies responsible for enforcement of those laws.
1b. Knowledge of laws, court decisions, and issues related to civil rights and EEO program areas, and ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex research, evaluation, or consulting assignments.

2. Skill in written and verbal communication to prepare reports, prepare documents, policies, and procedures, and to solicit and present information and gain the cooperation of others.

3. Knowledge and skill to conduct and report research on broad and complex civil rights issues or questions.
3a. Knowledge of social science research methods and principles to plan, carry out, and evaluate research into current civil rights and EEO issues.

4. Skill in the use of statistical software, database management software, spreadsheets, and complaint tracking systems to produce complex reports including the EEOC 462 and MD-715 Reports

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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