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Duties

Performs Sign Language Interpretation to include providing Sign Language interpretation services for interpreting spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) and American Sign Language to spoken English. Also serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEO) for DLA HQ and is a team member of the EEO Affirmative Employment Program. Acts as an information resource on deaf culture and related issues to promote awareness and dispel myths and misconceptions about capabilities, qualifications, and needs of deaf/hard of hearing employees. Advises individuals, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders of changes in public policy, legislation, Congressional initiatives, and law related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) program and workforce issues. Establishes partnerships with affinity groups, agency officials, and professional organizations to promote the outreach and recruitment efforts of the organization. Plans, organizes, and directs assigned EEO Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) for DLA HQ in support of assigned employees.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No

Qualifications

To qualify for a Equal Employment Specialist (ASL Interpreter), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Interpreting in a wide range of settings (formal and informal meetings, ceremonies, performance evaluations, grievances, seminars, and training programs, etc.) American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English (SE), or Pidgin Sign English (PSE) at a professional interpreting skill level. Advising management on matters of complaints and allegations involving deaf or hard of hearing employees to reach an understanding and resolution. Conducting assessments related to human relations and educating the workforce on the functions of EEO Special Emphasis Programs (SEP). 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Equal Employment Opportunity Office 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Jodi Evans-Harris
• Phone: 614-692-0286
• Email: [email protected]