This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band F.

Duties

Serves as the agency focal point for coordinating EEO compliance related issues and ensures the operations of all aspects of the Agency’s EEO complaints process. Develops strategic objectives for Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) programs, services, and initiatives designed to enhance the recruitment and successful retention of employees from diverse and under-represented population groups. Develops relevant human capital strategies in collaboration with FDA Centers/Offices and stakeholders to develop implementation protocols to include establishing relevant measurement metrics. Establishes contacts with diversity groups and support the development of strategies to increase the diversity of the talent pipeline. Monitors strategies and objectives to ensure effectiveness, completeness, comprehensiveness, and compatibility towards fulfillment of OEEO program objectives and the overall effect of the program and its services. Advises senior leadership via recommending strategic direction, researching, developing, and publishing OEEO policy, diversity initiatives, and staff studies. Tracks ongoing progress in the areas of representation, new hires, promotions, turnover, work climate, affinity groups, and outreach and recruitment efforts. Ensures all programs, strategies, solutions, and actions leverage the widest range of recruitment, retention, development, and succession planning options in accordance with Government-wide laws, rules and regulations. Presents demographics, identifying job opening statistics, monitoring exit trends, engaging senior level champions, and gaining their commitment to participate in diverse recruitment events. Advises and provides counsel and strategic thought leadership to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Applies a quantitative and qualitative approach when assessing the current state and desired future state of the workforce.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service. Please go to http://www.sss.gov for more information.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Ethics Clearance may be required.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.

Qualifications

Introduction: The 21st Century Cures Act ("Cures" or The Act) grants the HHS/FDA the authority to appoint outstanding and qualified candidates to scientific, technical, or professional positions that support the development, review, and regulation of medical products. Such positions shall be within the competitive service. Candidates will be appointed and compensated without regard to Title 5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) governing appointment in the competitive service. The Act further states the Commissioner of FDA may determine and set (1) the annual rate of pay of any individual appointed; (2) the annual rate of pay for any qualified scientific, technical, or professional personnel appointed to a position before the date of enactment of the 21st Century Cures Act. Based on the Act, it allows the FDA the authority to create and administer its own Alternative Pay System (APS) to recruit and retain qualified scientific, technical, or professional candidates to carry out mission-critical functions. In order to qualify for the Deputy Director position which falls under the 0260 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/22/2024: Title 21 CURES Relevant Experience for Deputy Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Band F level: 11 years of relevant experience: You must have 11 years of relevant experience developing strategies, policies and procedures that facilitate the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance process, including the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program; Serves as the agency focal point for coordinating Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance related issues and ensures the operations of all aspects of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints process; Develops strategic objectives for Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) programs, services, and initiatives designed to enhance the recruitment and successful retention of employees from diverse and under-represented population groups; and, performing administrative and personnel management functions of supervising.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address FDA Office of Operations 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993 US
• Name: FDA Applicant Help Desk
• Phone: 866-807-3742
• Email: [email protected]