Summary This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The incumbent reports to the Complaints Program Managers providing technical expertise as the primary EEO Counselor pursuant to 29 CFR 1614 and MD 110. In addition to counseling allegations of discrimination at the informal stage of the process, the EEO Counselor will assist with processing cases at the formal stage of the process. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an Equal Employment Specialist, you will: Make inquiries into allegations from employees and applicants for employment alleging discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical and mental disability, and reprisal, in the informal stage of the discrimination complaint process. Maintain an electronic record of each case and periodically briefs the NARA Complaints Program Manager. Plan and conduct reviews of organizational trends and present findings and recommendations to the EEO Complaints Program Manager and the EEO Director as required. Brief management, employees, and union officials on EEO programs goals and objectives to ensure the information is communicated in a clear and accurate way. Conduct comprehensive reviews on Reports of Investigations to ensure there is sufficient information to make a proper determination on EEO claims. Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Work is generally performed sitting at a desk, sitting in conferences and meeting rooms, or riding in cars, trains, buses, subway cars or airplanes. No unusual physical demands are required. Occasional travel to other states is required. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, regulations, policies, procedures; AND Providing technical guidance addressing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statutes, regulations, guidelines, and requirements; AND Conducting training regarding the interpretation and implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other nondiscrimination laws. For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, regulations, policies, procedures; AND Providing technical guidance addressing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statutes, regulations, guidelines, and requirements. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. OR Combination of experience and education: This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. Education Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy. We offer opportunities for alternative and flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
