This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR), Affirmative Employment Group (AEG). As a Equal Employment Specialist, GS-0260-12, you will provide technical advice and guidance to employees and management on the interpretation, intent, and impact of laws, regulations, policies, and programs pertaining to the Prevention of Workplace Harassment (PWH) Program.

Duties

Assist in providing technical advice and guidance to employees and management on the interpretation, intent, and impact of laws, regulations, policies, and programs pertaining to the Prevention of Workplace Harassment (PWH) Program. Ensure program goals and objectives are met pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity EEO laws, regulations, policies, and directives. Assist in developing standard operating procedures. Provide information and expert guidance to Agency officials involved in the investigative process. Develop draft position papers and recommendations for policy changes.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• You may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-12, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Providing guidance to stakeholders related to case laws, regulations, executive orders, or policies that apply to workplace dispute resolution programs (such as anti-harassment, equal employment opportunity, grievances, etc.); Analyzing research, laws, regulations, or policies to formulate legal arguments; AND Preparing complex documents for investigatory reports or complaint files. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level. Combination of Experience and Education: There is no combination of experience and education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12349940

Contacts

• Address Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]