This position is part of the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). The NH-02 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS 5-11 grade levels. You will serve as a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST in the Command EEO, Diversity and Inclusion Office of NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND.

Duties

You will serve as a technical expert on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity services in accordance with EEO Commission and departmental regulations and guidelines. You will carry out the EEO functions of the Head Quarters (HQ) servicing activities ensuring legal compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern a model EEO program. You will provide advisory services to managers in understanding the interpretation, intent and impact of laws, regulations, policies and programs pertaining to EEO programs and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. You will serve as a lead (complaints/case manager) on the processing of informal and formal complaints pursuant to applicable regulations under 29 C.F.R. 1614 and the guidance provided by the Department’s EEO Office. You will manage caseload and identify time-frames for completion and provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures. You will process informal cases by serving as a counselor to the aggrieved employees; coordinate the offer of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and conduct final interview for the issuance of the Notice of Rights to the aggrieved person. You will process formal complaints within the regulatory time frames pursuant to 29 CFR 1614 and MD 110. You will serve as the program manager in support of the execution of the DOD approved affirmative employment and special emphasis programs for the servicing activities. You will conduct EEO compliance review, staff assistance visit, workforce training, DEOCS and IG studies or surveys as needed by the Commanders of the field activities. You will establish and manage work groups to address employee concerns and issues. You will draft a variety of EEO complaints correspondence including letters of acceptance and dismissal, request for investigation, and request for hearing or final agency decision (FAD) based on the regulatory guidance and time frames.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-01 (GS-04 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Experience must demonstrate the following: using a foundation of basic equal employment opportunity knowledge (e.g. fact-finding, analysis, problem solving, interpreting regulations and policies, dealing effectively with people, complaint counseling etc.) to support an EEO, Diversity or Inclusion program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree; OR
• A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Washington, DC 20376 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]