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Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civil Rights, ASO-9, Eastern Service Area, College Park, GA or Washington Headquarters.
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Summary

The position is located in the Office of Civil Rights (ACR) whose mission is to implement civil rights and equal employment opportunity policies and operational programs, to ensure their full and successful development in support of the FAA, in providing the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
10/26/2024 to 11/05/2024
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$62,607 to - $97,046 per year

Locality not included in salary. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. College Park (23.45%) HQ Washington (33.26%).

Pay scale & grade
FV H
Locations
few vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
College Park, GA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes - The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Announcement number
ASO-AHR-25-A014-92857
Control number
815962600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Also open to former permanent excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former permanent federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will also be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.

Duties

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The incumbent serves as an Equal Employment Specialist on the Civil Rights Staff, and is responsible for administering and implementing internal programs to ensure Civil Rights and EEO regulations and objectives are met.

Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities.

Advises managers, supervisors and employees within a region or service area on a full range of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, applying experience and advanced knowledge of Federal EEO laws, regulations, Departmental and Agency orders, management directives, executive orders, and court decisions. Typical assignments may include: processing and resolution of Informal Complaints, attempting to resolve them before they reach the formal complaint stage; working and communicating with diverse individuals and management officials at all levels; informing aggrieved individuals and management about the complaint process, their rights in the complaint process and the benefits of mediation; inputting and retrieving information and documents in the Agency's official complaint tracking system; reporting, in writing, the results of inquiries into each case counseled, coordinating and documenting resolution agreements; and maintaining and updating records, spreadsheets, databases and reports, as necessary

Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager or project/program manager to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish project activities. May identify and request additional resources, as needed.

Participates on MD-715 Assessments and in all program meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops. Works with collateral duty mediators, coaches, counselors and other staff in support of mediation and counselor programs as well as other Business Plan Initiatives.

Contacts typically are internal and external, with regular contacts among major subdivisions and LOB's/SO's, customers, and other external parties to share information about the FAA and explain the applications of EEO policies and procedures. Provides training briefings and consulting services on specialized EEO issues and methods to diverse audiences throughout extensive area of geographic responsibility, in a variety of settings, requiring travel with overnight stays. Works with local schools, universities and private industry in an educational and outreach capacity.

Analyzes issues, identifies problems, and recommends solutions. Prepares routine technical correspondence and periodic reports for submission to local and national FAA Civil Rights Offices. Supports outreach to applicant pools and special emphasis programs, alternative dispute resolution program and proactive training and evaluation to enhance the work environment.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Refers complex inquires/issues to a managers or senior level specialist that require their attention. May help them develop and recommend solutions.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's. The work may affect internal and external customers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Standard for Office Automation Clerical and Assistance Series 0260:

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

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Experience conducting investigations and writing reports of data analysis and organizational assessments. Experience using fact-finding techniques, analyses and evaluations of equal opportunity principles to identify and resolve problems. Experience with identifying barriers to equal employment opportunities and making technical recommendations to aid in resolving concerns.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSAs, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How you will be evaluated

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



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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