Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Falls Church, VA or a location negotiable upon selection. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Exercise independent initiative/judgment to plan, direct, staff , evaluate, and execute a comprehensive equal employment program. Develop and lead Bureau of Land Management (BLM) actions implementing initiatives for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Federal Workforce. Advise management on short- and long-term strategies to overcome barriers, and solutions to problems such as under-representation of all identified groups. Provide guidance and supervision to EEO counselors in the conduct of official counseling activities, and when necessary, intercedes in bringing management and the complainant together for impartial resolution. Foster and develop working relationships with public and private groups, universities, minority and women's organizations, other special interest groups, Interior Department components, other Federal agencies, and State and local government.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience GS-13: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing 4 of the 5 following duties: (1) developing, educating, advising, and implementing on diversity and inclusion programs; (2) providing advisory services to management that require knowledge of Federal EEO policies, laws, and regulations to analyze and resolve complex employment disputes, as well as regarding Federal diversity and inclusion initiatives; (3) analyzing workforce data for barrier identification and elimination; (4) developing organization-wide action plans to meet diversity and inclusion and/or affirmative employment goals; (5) preparing legal writing and merit based final agency decisions and/or equivalent documents affecting or recommending disposition. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the 12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the 13 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Volunteer Experience: 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies." IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address BLM Eastern States Office BLM Eastern States, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]