This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Central Office in Washington, District of Columbia. NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Duties

Provides technical and administrative support to all EEO functions and programs. Conveys information to employees and applicants regarding the principles of federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies to federal employment. Coordinates logistical support and assists with EEO training, special emphasis programs, and special events. Conducts pre-complaint counseling. Interviews aggrieved individuals and advises them of their EEO rights, responsibilities, and conflict resolution options. Collects, analyzes, and prepares statistical data reports related to EEO, affirmative employment, and workforce data. Protects and safeguards sensitive and confidential information in compliance with EEO procedures, privacy laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies. A Link is provided in the Additional Information Section.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Management Positions, GS-0301. GS-07: One year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work experience assisting in the EEO complaint intake process function which include interviewing individuals to obtain factual information; advising individuals of their rights and responsibilities; responding to routine inquiries on filing a complaint, the complaint process procedures and processing cycle; and clerical procedures for processing discrimination complaints and developing various equal employment opportunity reports. GS-08: One year of specialized experience or the equivalent comparable to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is work experience that provided the knowledge of federal EEO laws, regulation, decisions, etc. to provide intake of complaints which include carefully evaluating the contact's issues & claims to determine whether the EEO process is the correct venue for resolution. Acknowledges receipt of EEO complaints and reviews to determine their basis; reviews EEO counselor reports and witness statements; explains regulations and agency procedures; consolidate and prepare response documents; and prepare EEO files for administrative closure. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]