This position is located in the DEA, Office of the Deputy Administrator EEO Office. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the Title VI Program Manager responsible for providing effective and responsive civil rights services to under-served communities, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the American with Disabilities Act, Section 504 the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, DOJ Civil Rights guidance, and related executive orders.

Duties

As an Equal Opportunity Specialist (Title VI Program Manager), your typical work assignments may include: Manages the Civil Rights (Title VI and related) program in the DEA and serves as the technical authority for all external civil rights matters within the agency, Federal regulations, such as DOJ Civil Rights Division guidance. Proposes and manages the Title VI program budget and ensures proper use of funds. Develops all policies and procedures and equal access as pertain to civil rights including laws and regulations pertaining to racial and gender equity, communities in under-served areas, including persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency, have equal access to relevant DEA mission programs and services. Provides civil rights training to staff involved in federally-conducted and/or federally-assisted law enforcement or intelligence activities to ensure that equal access principles result in meaningful access to agency programs, services and activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, the purpose of this report is to avoid conflicts between official duties and private financial interests or affiliations.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized 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. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Representing management officials at meetings, conferences, and public appearances internal or external stakeholders to promote understanding and acceptance of civil rights authority, civil right compliance and/or issues; 2) Assisting and facilitating training sessions, events, working groups to align civil rights requirements; 3) Conducting quantitative and qualitative studies to identify, mitigate and address potential barriers to minorities and under-served communities; 4) Assisting with the development and updates for variety of printed and electronic materials to aid in communicating tools available for prohibiting discrimination and civil rights inequities or complaints. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Joanselle Montalvo
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]