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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
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Summary

You will serve as a Equal Employment Specialist in the HRO-NAVFAC Washington, EEO Division of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/02/2024 to 02/08/2024
Salary
$82,764 to - $128,956 per year

GS-11 $82,764- $107,590 per year; GS-12 $99,200- $128,956 per year

Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington Navy Yard, DC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
ST-12294743-24-SYD
Control number
774364100

Duties

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  • You will monitor complaints activity across an organization to identify problems and recommend solutions.
  • You will advise managers and employees concerning the advantages to utilizing an alternate dispute resolution (ADR) program.
  • You will design affirmative employment strategies focused on ensuring a workplace that offers equal access and opportunity to jobs.
  • You will advise managers on preparing affirmative employment program (AEP) plans for an organization.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

GS-12 :
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Provides expert advice to line and staff personnel in the development and implementation of the EEO Affirmative Employment Plan (AEP); 2) Coordinates the EEO complaints management program from the pre-complaint process through the formal complaint process to the end processing by EEOC or at Federal District Court.; 3) Plans, develops, implements and monitors the MD 715 report, conducting statistical analysis of personnel management practices, recruitment, referral selections, promotions/separations; 4) Analyzes, monitors, and administratively processes EEO discrimination complaints to identify problem areas, and develop information for use in designing more effective program plans and actions; and 5) Evaluates management practices, identifies actions that tend to cause allegations of discrimination and recommends corrective action for resolution or prevention of problems.

GS-11:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Serves as EEO complaints counselor and counsels employees during the informal stage of Discrimination Complaints, gathering and analyzing information relevant to the acceptability of the complaint, and information to support both the employee's allegations and management's position concerning the allegations; 2) Prepares comprehensive and thorough counselor's reports, summarizing allegations, facts, and resolution attempts. Monitors complaints to ensure effective and efficient completion of informal stage raising concerns to the senior EEO Specialist and/or DEEO in a timely manner; 3) Assists in administration and planning of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by providing guidance and consultation on all ADR matters; and 4) Provides statistical demographic data reports from a variety of sources and advises and participates in commands MD-715 reporting requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/equal-employment-opportunity-series-0260/


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

For GS-11 only

A substitution of specialized experience can be used, must still have general experience required for the position: Must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

Must have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

OR

Must successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/ unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.


How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • ACCOUNTABILITY
  • AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
  • CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
  • DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
  • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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