Duties

As a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MANAGER at the GS-0260-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager for the Informal and Formal Complaints team.
• Develops all DTRA-wide policy, procedures and guidance memoranda with regard to individual and class complaints of employment discrimination and retaliation prohibited by Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Equal Pay Act.
• Reviews, analyzes, and processes all complaints for dismissal or acceptance and proceeding with an investigation.
• Recommends actions appropriate for resolving complex equal employment complaints and collaborating with the Office of General Counsel.
• Evaluates EEO counselor reports and reports of investigation for completeness, compliance and adherence to EEO standards and guidelines.
• Reviews finalized letters, informal resolutions, final agency decisions, orders and negotiated settlement agreements for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinates all administrative and logistical support before, during and after investigations, to include gathering data and document request.
• Designs, implements, and monitors DTRA ADR programs for EEO complaints and other workplace and employment related disputes.
• Develops and manages the Agency's system for tracking and reporting on the status of EEO complaints to the EEOC in the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints and for all other internal and external reporting requirements.
• Conducts studies and/or analysis of management practices, organizational structures, employment trends, lines of progression within grade groupings or occupational job series, etc., to determine the impact on EEO complaints and affirmative employment goals.
• Formulates and prepares the overall EEO program budget and oversee all EEO complaint contracts.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; https://www.dtra.mil/Business/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Experience serving as an EEO Manager and responsible for providing advice and assistance to supervisors, managers and employees.
• Experience resolving complex systemic equal employment complaints.
• Experience obtaining legal sufficiency reviews from General Counsel and advises managers, supervisors and/or employees regarding the legal and regulatory implications.
• Experience developing finalized letters of Acceptance/Dismissal, Informal Resolutions, Final Agency Decisions, various briefs and prepares Negotiated Settlement Agreements.
• Experience monitoring the EEOC FEDSEP database and uploading compliant documents to ensure compliance.
• Experience conducting periodic evaluations of the Agency's complaints processes to determine effectiveness, trends, and identify problem areas.
• Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring ADR programs for EEO complaints and other workplace and employment related disputes.

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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily or intermittently telework.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter.

Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.

Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required.

IAW Management Directive 110, Chapter 2: MANDATORY EEO COUNSELOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, new EEO Counselors must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of EEO Counselor training prior to assuming counseling duties, and to all EEO Counselors are required to receive at least eight hours of continuing EEO counseling training every year to keep informed of developments in EEO practice, law, and guidance, as well as to enhance and develop counseling skills.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).