Office of Equal Employment Opportunity- Arlington, VA The selectee of this position serves as a Equal Employment Specialist. You will be responsible for advising employees and applicants regarding the EEO complaints process and procedures; conducting EEO complaint counseling; performing complex EEO investigations; conducting EEO training; preparing EEO complaints statistical reports, etc.

Duties

As a Equal Employment Specialist at the GS-0260-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducting initial intake interviews with aggrieved employees or job applicants to determine whether the allegations are within the purview of the EEO laws administered by the USMS EEO Office. Conducting EEO counseling; attempting to informally resolve problems; and, if the matter cannot be resolved informally, providing assistance to the employee in preparing a formal complaint; ensuring that complaints are processed in a timely manner. Preparing decision letters on the acceptance of formal complaints. Identifying and recommending disposition of complex matters, such as moot allegations, continuing violations, and multiple complaints. Performing complex EEO investigations by identifying the issues of the complaint and utilizing sound investigative techniques to gather evidence. Interviewing witnesses to obtain detailed descriptions of the circumstances of the allegations and preparing witness affidavits. Serving as an instructor and providing training and advice to management and employees on their rights and responsibilities in the processing and resolution of complaints. Maintaining EEO complaints tracking system data and preparing required complaint status reports. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

Qualifications

GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (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). You may qualify at the GS-0260-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year (12-months) of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties such as: 1) Advising on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint matters to all levels of management at Headquarters, Agency, District and division level; 2) Performing EEO investigations utilizing sound investigative techniques and interviewing witnesses to obtain detailed descriptions; 3) Advising on the Federal Sector EEO Complaint Process and related Agency policy directives to aggrieved individuals; 4) Preparing responses to inquiries regarding Agency complaint processing from the general public, Agency employees and applicants, management, members of Congress, and other external agencies; and 5) Maintaining EEO complaints tracking system data and preparing required complaint status reports (e.g. Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Commission form 462 Report and quarterly No FEAR Act Reports) (Must be reflected on resume) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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. Physical Demands The work is primarily sedentary, but includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. The work requires extended periods of intensive investigations and above average resistance to fatigue.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address US MARSHALS SERVICE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIVISION ARLINGTON, VA 22202 US
• Name: HQ STAFFING
• Phone: 703-740-8105
• Email: [email protected]