As an Equal Employment Specialist (Investigator) you will serve as a full-time Investigator for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion (ORMDI). Your primary duties consist of investigating sensitive and complex issues, including the laws and regulations governing a wide range of employment related issues such as recruitment, selection, promotion, discipline, and pay.

Duties

Receives telephone calls and emails from individuals and their representative seeking information regarding complaints of discrimination. Obtains relevant information concerning the allegation of the complaint and counsels the individual as to whether ORMDI or some other organization has jurisdiction. Receives inquiries and complaints of employment discrimination under the federal EEO statues. Interviews complainants and witnesses, informs them of their administrative and legal rights and responsibilities under the federal statues enforced by the EEOC. Obtains documentary and testimonial evidence that is relevant and material to the resolution of the issues under investigation through witness interviews and affidavits, written requests for information, research, etc. Conducts investigations during which the complainant, respondent and witnesses are interviewed, and personnel and other records are examined. Drafts affidavits, types a variety of materials such as memoranda, letters, and related documents into final form. Researches EEO regulations, case laws, and policies. Drafts a thorough and well-written report of investigation citing specific testimonial and/or documentary evidence, as well as applicable case law, policies and precedents relied upon. Searches files and reference materials for information relating to complaints and prepares a variety of reports. Maintains files on cases requiring additional information. Follows-up with complainants, when necessary, to secure additional information. Writes and reviews investigative reports that serve as the basis for the preparation of cases for court martials, administrative decisions, or for testifying in legal, quasi-legal, and administrative hearings. Conducts EEO training for customers to prevent violations of equal employment laws.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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; religions; 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. The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here. GS11 To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves (1) Coordinating investigations explaining rights and responsibilities in accordance with law, regulations, and VA directives; (2) Conducting investigations for the Dept. of VA and other Federal agencies; (3) Responding verbally and in writing to inquiries pertaining to complaints procedures and policies; OR Applicants may substitute education for experience at grade GS-11.A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.M., if related. Or applicants can combine education and specialized experience to qualify for the position GS12 To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves (1) Conducting interviews with personnel regarding allegations of equal employment opportunity (EEO) infractions; (2) Preparing case reports for EEO complaints; (3) Investigating alleged violations of the law; and (4) Drafting actionable plans to prevent potential violations of EEO infractions.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

There is no educational substitution for the GS12 level.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment. You can verify your education here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address DAS Office of Resolution Management 810 Vermont Ave Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Kellis Booth
• Phone: 3135967200
• Email: [email protected]