Job opening: Equal Opportunity Investigator (Bilingual - Mandarin)
Salary: $57 778 - 91 873 per year
Published at: Jul 13 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
As an Equal Opportunity Investigator (Bilingual - Mandarin) at the GS-1860-7/9, you will be part of San Francisco District Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for the broad range of investigative duties for all statutes and regulations enforced by the EEOC in order to achieve office goals, and to effectively contribute to the EEOC's mission to enforce the laws that prohibit 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.
Communicates effectively with EEOC customers by speaking, writing, and translating information from the Mandarin language to the English language and vice versa.
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
- Must maintain a high level of proficiency and remain fluent in speaking, writing, and communicating in Mandarin. This includes speaking, writing, and communicating, fluently, information from Mandarin to English and from English to Mandarin.
Qualifications
For the GS-7/9: You must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, such as:
Assisting with investigative duties designed to develop information, with planning and conducting investigations, with refining investigative methods and techniques used.
Assisting with fact gathering, that resulted in preparing a written report of the facts.
Writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
OR One full year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a related field, from an accredited institution AND you must meet one of the following criteria: (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
For the GS-09: 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 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.
Applicants must meet all eligibility 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]
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