This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incumbent's principal assignment will be to provide a range of services in affirmative employment programs and discrimination complaint processing for employees and applicants for employment on any permissible basis (i.e. race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or reprisal).

Duties

As a Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, GS-0301-12/13, you will perform the following major duties: Implements and enforces the EEO laws including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, No FEAR Act of 2002, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Administers/oversees the EEO complaint process, including but not limited to: pre-complaint counseling, investigations of formal complaints, EEO alternative dispute resolution (ADR), settlement compliance, Final Agency Decisions, and EEO reporting. Investigates conditions and pinpoints the root causes of observed triggers/barriers to EEO. Provides direction and guidance to special emphasis program managers. Provides training to managers, supervisors and employees on employee rights and responsibilities under EEO and Civil Rights laws. Writes and/or updates NTSB policies, procedures, and develops and compliance letters in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. Collects and maintains data to prepare the annual MD-715 report, 462 statistical report, quarterly No Fear Act report, and the Annual No Fear Act Report to Congress.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.)
• Suitability for Federal employment
• Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case-by-case-basis.
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Direct Deposit is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE TELEWORK.
• If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotions are not automatic or guaranteed and will depend on the performance and supervisor approval.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements below: GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Government. (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws, regulations, and guidelines to perform the following: Collecting and evaluating workforce data to identify and define systematic barriers to EEO; Researching and writing letters of acceptance/dismissal of formal EEO complaints and reviewing reports of investigation for regulatory sufficiency; assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of Special Emphasis programs, events, and activities. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Government. (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws, regulations, and guidelines to perform the following: implement and evaluate federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative employment programs; manage all aspects of federal complaints processing and reasonable accommodation programs; research and write letters of acceptance/dismissal of formal EEO complaints and review reports of Investigation for regulatory sufficiency; plan, develop, and lead special emphasis programs; develop EEO and diversity equity, inclusion and accessibility workforce training. For more information see link: Equal Employment Opportunity Series 0260 (opm.gov) NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Equal Opportunity Employment 490 L'Enfant Plaza East SW Washington, DC 20594 US
• Name: Human Resources Division
• Email: [email protected]