As an Equal Employment Specialist (Investigator) you will independently investigate complex employment discrimination issues by planning and conducting interviews, legal research, and record preparation. Extensive knowledge of discrimination theories, EEO laws, and personnel regulations is necessary. The Investigator facilitates resolutions, communicates with stakeholders, and receives case assignments for review, maintaining flexibility in adjusting investigations.

Duties

Conduct investigations to uncover evidence of discrimination. Interview witnesses to gather information related to allegations of discrimination. Build comprehensive investigative case records. Conduct legal research to support investigations. Make recommendations for new policies and procedures based on investigative findings. Collaborate with team members to ensure thorough investigations. Partner with complainants and witnesses to gather investigative facts. Solve problems encountered during investigations. Facilitate resolutions between conflicted parties when appropriate. Communicate rights and responsibilities to all parties during investigation.

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. 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 investigations on employment-related issues in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. (2) Conducting interviews with personnel regarding allegations of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) infractions. (3) Gathering evidence in order to prepare comprehensive investigative reports independently. (4) Providing technical guidance to staff on EEO procedural decisions.

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 GS-12 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: John Tipton
• Phone: 313-596-7200
• Email: [email protected]