Equal Specialist

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent oversees the pre-complaint (counseling) and formal EEO complaint processing phases from cradle to grave. Ensures strict accordance with 29 C.F.R. Part 1614 and MD-110. Evaluates formal EEO complaints to determine acceptance or dismissal of claims. Drafts Final Agency Decisions (FADs) on procedural dismissals and merits. Serves as an officially certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Using qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data, conduct barrier analyses, and recommend solutions;
  Using 29 C.F.R Part 1614 and EEOC Guidance MD-110, and MD-715, and DoW policies to assist in ensuring compliance of EEO policy and programs, affirmative employment programs (AEP), and overall operations management for EEO proactive prevention.
• Conducting EEO program assessments, compliance reviews, workforce analyses, barrier analyses, and management evaluations to identify systemic issues, measure program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Administering and monitoring Federal EEO complaint programs, including evaluating procedural compliance, conducting quality assurance reviews, assessing timeliness requirements, reviewing complaint files, and recommending acceptance, dismissal, amendment, consolidation, settlement or corrective actions.

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

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

• Leading the use of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data, conduct barrier analyses, and recommend enterprise solutions;
  Applying 29 C.F.R Part 1614 and EEOC Guidance MD-110, and MD-715, and DoW policies to ensure compliance of EEO policy and programs, affirmative employment programs (AEP), and overall operations management for EEO proactive prevention.
• Directing EEO program assessments, compliance reviews, workforce analyses, barrier analyses, and management evaluations to identify systemic issues, measure program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing and managing Federal EEO complaint programs, including evaluating procedural compliance, conducting quality assurance reviews, assessing timeliness requirements, reviewing complaint files, and approving acceptance, dismissal, amendment, consolidation, settlement or corrective actions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.