The incumbent manages and is responsible for the program development, administration, evaluation and advisory functions of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Employment; the Civil Rights External Programs, Alternative Dispute Resolution {ADR), Diversity Management and Special Emphasis Program for the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Executive Director, executive leadership, service chiefs, supervisors, and employees.

Duties

The incumbent must exercise a high degree of judgment in analyzing and recommending solutions to problems that adversely affect EEO and Affirmative Employment. Duties include, but are not limited to: Advises management on specific actions in support of affirmative action, and strategies for handling discrimination complaints. Assists the Office of Resolution Management and Administrative Judges with investigations and hearings. Provides advice and assistance during the post-investigative stages (i.e., hearings, appeals, and compliance phases) for each formal complaint. Trained and certified National Facilitator, and conducts EEO Training, including the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, for all managers and supervisors. Compiles and· analyzes statistical data in order to evaluate progress of the EEO Program. Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, reviewing, monitoring, evaluating, and updating all plans associated with the EEO Program. Conduct periodic evaluations of the workforce to develop data that can be utilized in evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Serves as the technical expert and coordinator for the Reasonable Accommodation Program. Conducts Teambuilding, Conflict Resolution, Sensitivity, and Diversity training with employees in building teamwork, resolving conflict, and respecting each other. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Manager/PD199900 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/02/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Analyzing and recommending solutions to problems that adversely affect EEO and Affirmative Employment. Serves as technical expert for processing the following Federally conducted external complaints in accordance with agency policy. Advises management on specific actions in support of affirmative action, and strategies for handling discrimination complaints. Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, reviewing, monitoring, evaluating, and updating all plans associated with the EEO Program. Oversees the processing of all reasonable accommodation requests to ensure time frames are met and procedures are followed. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Interpersonal EffectivenessLeadershipManaging Diverse WorkforceOrganizational Awareness 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Regular and recurring work generally involves sitting at a desk, and sitting in conferences and meetings except for occasional visits to facility work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyance may be required. No special physical exertion is required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
• Name: Kathryn Kaliszewski
• Phone: (610) 384-7711 X4664
• Email: [email protected]