This position is located at the Marion VA Health Care System. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work that involves developing, administering, evaluating, or advising on the Federal Government's internal equal employment opportunity program within the assigned organization.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Analyses of management practices, organizational structures, employment patterns, lines of progression, determines EEO problems and/or barriers. Administers and evaluates or advises on the EEO program. Defines equal employment opportunity problem areas, identifies reasons for problems, and drafts specific action items to treat the causes of problems. Consolidates data as necessary and review to ensure accomplishment of EEO objectives. Plans, administers, and evaluates medical center EEO programs and policies to assure compliance with law and policy guidance. Reviews proposed policies, procedures, and guidelines for impact on facility-wide personnel policies. Serves as the principal advisor to the organizational leadership and staff for a region by providing expert advice on all matters related to the EEO program. Assures formal complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies. Provides leadership, advice and counsel to line and staff managers/supervisors in the development and implementation of the organization's affirmative action plan. Develops and promotes EEO program publicity and reference materials. ensuring EEO program is communicated to the workforce. Provides counsel on a wide range of EEO related problems. Assigns, directs, and reviews the equal employment opportunity program work of collaterally assigned or subordinate employees. Coordinates EEO activity with the Human Resources Office(s) staff. Establishes and maintains effective contacts with community elements interested in equal opportunity. Assumes a leadership role on committees on matters concerning position management, recruitment, training, promotion, job design, reduction in force and other employment services. Maintains strict impartially when working with complainants. Prepares complete, timely reports on all EEO activities. Requests assignment of investigators and complaints examiners. Provides investigators and complaints examiners with administrative support. Assures availability of EEO witnesses. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following to qualify for this position. Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as an Equal Opportunity Manager. Specialized experience for this position is defined as assuring EEO complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies; coordinating EEO activity with staff members and establishing and maintaining effective EEO contacts; and providing counsel on a wide range of EEO related problems. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: CommunicationsInterpersonal EffectivenessKnowledge ManagementLabor Law IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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 Requirements: The work is sedentary. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]