Equal Employment Specialist

In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp.applications Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Develop innovative approaches to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) services, resolving conflicts, and advising/educating managers and employees. Conducts research and analysis of EEO programs to identify trends and systemic barriers. Provides dispute resolution and complaint processing services to Agency. Arranges for formal hearings where requested by the complainant. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: Regular and recurring work performed involves sitting at a desk, sitting in conferences and meetings, or riding in an automobile or public transportation. No special physical demands are involved in performing the work. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Communication EEO Laws, Regulations, and Policies Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Program Management Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Regular and reoccurring work is performed in a work environment that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts typical of offices or commercial vehicles such as airplanes, trains, or buses. Work areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Telework eligible: Yes – as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No
Serves as the Equal Employment Specialist in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Headquarters and services subordinate area zones and stored located worldwide. The primary purpose of this position is to develop innovative approaches to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) services, resolving conflicts, and advising/educating managers and employees.