As an Equal Opportunity Investigator (Pathways Recent Graduates Program) at the GS-1860-07/09 you will be part of Office of Field Programs, EEOC. If selected, you will be responsible for investigating simple cases and assigned segments of more complex cases involving employment discrimination. The Pathways Recent Graduates Programs is open to all eligible students and recent graduates regardless of age, including older individuals and veterans who are students and recent graduates.

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

Pathways Recent Graduates Program Eligibility The Pathways Recent Graduates Program is open to all eligible graduates regardless of age. To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program, one of the following requirements must be met: Must have obtained a qualifying Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years at the time of application. CURRENT STUDENTS who have an anticipated degree/certificate award/conferred date within 30 days of the closing of this vacancy announcement may also apply. Veterans, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. You must submit the following at the time of application: A copy of your unofficial or official transcripts from the educational institution you attended attesting to your education completed to date. Your transcripts must reflect: (1) your name; (2) overall grade point average (GPA); (3) courses taken; (4) quarter or semester hours; (5) degree/ certificate program AND the degree/certificate conferred date (official transcripts are required upon selection). If your transcripts do not show the date your degree/certificate was awarded/conferred, you MUST include your actual/expected date (Month and Year) of graduation on your resume. Failure to provide the required information will result in an ineligible rating. If selected, you must submit an official transcript that confirms the date your degree/certification was awarded/conferred prior to appointment. To Qualify for the GS-07: 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. To Qualify 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. Utilizing 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. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date of 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.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

All education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. All education claimed by applicants will be verified accordingly.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing if selected.

Contacts

• Address Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 US
• Name: EEOC Jobs
• Email: [email protected]