Equal Employment Specialist, GS-0260-09/11 MP
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Posted
- Jan 21, 2022
- Closes
- Jan 27, 2022
- Function
- Administrative
- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Duties
The incumbent provides service to an agency having 1,500 employees in a wide variety of occupations with considerable union activity and assists the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Manager with managing all complaints. Specifically:
Supports the EEO Complaint and Affirmative Employment Programs.
Conducts intake and referral of informal EEO complaints and assessing quality of the EEO complaint process.
Collaborates with the EEO Complaints Program Manager on policy and case background on discrimination complaints and developing agency-wide guidelines for the complaints process and s the EEO Program Manager to employment complaint actions which may have an impact on agency procedures.
Participates in the development and/or delivery of training programs for Foundation staff at various levels.
Advises management in developing and carrying out effective EEO plans relative to their impact on agency policy; provides technical advice and assistance in the areas of complaints management, civil rights and other EEO related issues.
Gives briefings, as appropriate, on the EEO complaint programs. Serves as agency representative at recruitment events.
Receives and analyzes statistical data in order to identify barriers and systemic barriers to equal employment opportunities within the Foundation and recommends changes, as appropriate, in those policies and practices.
Assists with preparing directives, memoranda, agency-wide policy statements, and other written guidelines, as well as training for managers and supervisors.
Competencies:
Equal Employment Complaint
Affirmative Action
Analysis
Collaboration
Communication
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement Safer Federal Workforce Task Force 2 pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
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
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service assisting with EEO Complaint or Affirmative Employment Programs. Examples of experience includes: assisting with the intake component of the discrimination complaint process; making recommendations for solutions to problems which affect the appointment, promotion, training, career advancement, and employment status of women, minority groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans; assisting with the development of the Management Directive (MD) 715 and No Fear reports; and assisting with the preparation of briefings and presentations on EEO program goals and initiatives. OR
Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR
Possess 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR
Possess a combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service supporting EEO Complaint and Affirmative Employment Programs. Examples of experience includes: providing the intake component of the discrimination complaint process; identifying barriers and makes recommendations for solutions to problems which affect the appointment, promotion, training, career advancement, and employment status of women, minority groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans; monitoring and administering the Management Directive (MD) 715 and No Fear reports; and preparing and conducting briefings and presentations on EEO program goals and initiatives. OR
Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
Possess 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR
Possess a combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Education
Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications."
Additional information
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide .
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.
The incumbent provides service to an agency having 1,500 employees in a wide variety of occupations with considerable union activity and assists the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Manager with managing all complaints. Specifically:
Supports the EEO Complaint and Affirmative Employment Programs.
Conducts intake and referral of informal EEO complaints and assessing quality of the EEO complaint process.
Collaborates with the EEO Complaints Program Manager on policy and case background on discrimination complaints and developing agency-wide guidelines for the complaints process and s the EEO Program Manager to employment complaint actions which may have an impact on agency procedures.
Participates in the development and/or delivery of training programs for Foundation staff at various levels.
Advises management in developing and carrying out effective EEO plans relative to their impact on agency policy; provides technical advice and assistance in the areas of complaints management, civil rights and other EEO related issues.
Gives briefings, as appropriate, on the EEO complaint programs. Serves as agency representative at recruitment events.
Receives and analyzes statistical data in order to identify barriers and systemic barriers to equal employment opportunities within the Foundation and recommends changes, as appropriate, in those policies and practices.
Assists with preparing directives, memoranda, agency-wide policy statements, and other written guidelines, as well as training for managers and supervisors.
Competencies:
Equal Employment Complaint
Affirmative Action
Analysis
Collaboration
Communication
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Background investigation.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- US citizenship.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement Safer Federal Workforce Task Force 2 pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
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
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service assisting with EEO Complaint or Affirmative Employment Programs. Examples of experience includes: assisting with the intake component of the discrimination complaint process; making recommendations for solutions to problems which affect the appointment, promotion, training, career advancement, and employment status of women, minority groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans; assisting with the development of the Management Directive (MD) 715 and No Fear reports; and assisting with the preparation of briefings and presentations on EEO program goals and initiatives. OR
Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR
Possess 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR
Possess a combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service supporting EEO Complaint and Affirmative Employment Programs. Examples of experience includes: providing the intake component of the discrimination complaint process; identifying barriers and makes recommendations for solutions to problems which affect the appointment, promotion, training, career advancement, and employment status of women, minority groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans; monitoring and administering the Management Directive (MD) 715 and No Fear reports; and preparing and conducting briefings and presentations on EEO program goals and initiatives. OR
Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
Possess 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR
Possess a combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Education
Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications."
Additional information
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide .
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.