Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The position is located in the Office of Civil Rights (ACR) whose mission is to implement civil rights and equal employment opportunity policies and operational programs, to ensure their full and successful development in support of the FAA, in providing the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Duties

The incumbent serves as an Equal Employment Specialist on the Civil Rights Staff, and is responsible for administering and implementing internal programs to ensure Civil Rights and EEO regulations and objectives are met.

Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities.

Advises managers, supervisors and employees within a region or service area on a full range of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, applying experience and advanced knowledge of Federal EEO laws, regulations, Departmental and Agency orders, management directives, executive orders, and court decisions. Typical assignments may include: processing and resolution of Informal Complaints, attempting to resolve them before they reach the formal complaint stage; working and communicating with diverse individuals and management officials at all levels; informing aggrieved individuals and management about the complaint process, their rights in the complaint process and the benefits of mediation; inputting and retrieving information and documents in the Agencys official complaint tracking system; reporting, in writing, the results of inquiries into each case counseled, coordinating and documenting resolution agreements; and maintaining and updating records, spreadsheets, databases and reports, as necessary

Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager or project/program manager to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish project activities. May identify and request additional resources, as needed.

Participates on MD-715 Assessments and in all program meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops. Works with collateral duty mediators, coaches, counselors and other staff in support of mediation and counselor programs as well as other Business Plan Initiatives.

Contacts typically are internal and external, with regular contacts among major subdivisions and LOBs/SOs, customers, and other external parties to share information about the FAA and explain the applications of EEO policies and procedures. Provides training briefings and consulting services on specialized EEO issues and methods to diverse audiences throughout extensive area of geographic responsibility, in a variety of settings, requiring travel with overnight stays. Works with local schools, universities and private industry in an educational and outreach capacity.

Analyzes issues, identifies problems, and recommends solutions. Prepares routine technical correspondence and periodic reports for submission to local and national FAA Civil Rights Offices. Supports outreach to applicant pools and special emphasis programs, alternative dispute resolution program and proactive training and evaluation to enhance the work environment.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Refers complex inquires/issues to a managers or senior level specialist that require their attention. May help them develop and recommend solutions.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOBs/SOs. The work may affect internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Standard for Office Automation Clerical and Assistance Series 0260:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/equal-employment-opportunity-series-0260/

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Experience conducting investigations and writing reports of data analysis and organizational assessments. Experience using fact-finding techniques, analyses and evaluations of equal opportunity principles to identify and resolve problems. Experience with identifying barriers to equal employment opportunities and making technical recommendations to aid in resolving concerns.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to angela.price@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $62,607 - $97,046

Job Ident #: 8159626000

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