As an Equal Opportunity Investigator (Bilingual - Spanish) at the GS-1860-07/09, you will be part of Chicago District Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for you will be responsible for investigating simple cases and assigned segments of more complex cases involving employment discrimination.

Duties

Communicates effectively with EEOC customers by speaking, writing, and translating information from the Spanish language to the English language and vice versa. 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-07: You must have 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. 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. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 7/9 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.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Suite 2000 Washington, DC 20507 US
• Name: EEOC Jobs
• Email: [email protected]