Job opening: Equal Opportunity Investigator
Salary: $66 757 - 86 780 per year
Published at: Jul 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
As an Equal Opportunity Investigator at the GS-1860-9, you will be part of New York District Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for investigating simple cases and assigned segments of more complex cases involving employment discrimination.
Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to: Receives inquiries and charges/complaints of employment discrimination under the federal statues enforced by the Commission.
Interviews potential charging parties, informs them of their administrative and legal rights and responsibilities under the laws enforced by the Commission, and conducts a preliminary review of information gathered to determine jurisdiction.
Obtains documentary and testimonial evidence that is relevant and material to the resolution of the issues under investigation through witness interviews and affidavits, written requests for information, on-site investigations, research, etc.
Conducts on-site investigations during which the respondent facilities are inspected, witnesses are interviewed, and personnel and
other records are examined and copied.
Drafts charges and complaints for review and approval of supervisor and takes affidavits of charging parties/complainants, as appropriate.
Drafts a thorough and well-written report of investigative findings citing specific testimonial and/or documentary evidence, as well as applicable case law, policies and precedents relied upon.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Qualifications
For the GS-9: You must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service, such as:
Conducting formal investigations into employee discrimination, or closely related areas, using a variety of investigative methods and determining such things as the documentary evidence needed to conduct the investigation.
Interviewing witnesses through sworn statements or testimony, analyzing information obtained and preparing a written report of the facts.
Writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
OR Successful completion of a master's, or equivalent graduate degree, directly related to the position, OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 9 level.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
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.
Contacts
- Address Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
- Name: EEOC Jobs
- Email: [email protected]