This vacancy is for a Special Emphasis Program Specialist in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As a Special Emphasis Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Provides regulations, guidance and data and (including best practices) on EEO issues and matters that affect the employment. Participates in the barrier analysis process by assisting the Affirmative Employment Program Manager (AEPM) with workforce analysis to identify barriers affecting assigned groups and proposing recommendations to enhance employment opportunities. Assists the Affirmative Employment Program Manager (AFEP) with workforce analysis and identifies barriers facing assigned groups. Coordinates Special Emphasis Program (SEP) and Employee Resource Group (ERG) meetings/ activities/procedures/policies. Coordinates, and executes programs, training, and special observance events, working closely with Employee Resource/Special Emphasis Groups and other bureaus. This includes identifying themes for events, coordinating guest speakers, and ensuring that activities align with established policies. Tracks metrics, programs, and events for the OCR. Prepares reports that outline the effectiveness of these programs and recommending improvements. Offers information on EEO employment-related issues and assists in drafting guidance while responding to inquiries regarding SEPs. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Special Emphasis Program Specialist GS-0301-12 (FPL:12) positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. To qualify at the GS-12 level: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service; or its non-Federal equivalent which includes: 1. Coordinating programs and training or special observance events for assigned affinity groups 2. Applying knowledge of equal employment opportunity (EEO) Federal laws, regulations, and issues pertaining to the assigned affinity groups. 3. Gathering, evaluating, and reporting data and information, pertaining to special emphasis and/or assigned affinity groups. 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.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Cathy Mason
• Email: [email protected]