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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as an Equal Employment Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
Duties - Plans and executes EEO program objectives in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Conducts barrier analyses to identify and remedy barriers to equal employment opportunities.
- Prepares and delivers various presentations on findings and recommended strategies to remedy identified barriers.
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with affinity groups, agency officials, and professional organizations to support outreach and recruitment efforts of the organization.
- Communicates allegations of discrimination to appropriate parties; develops and presents equitable alternatives for resolving complaints.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within this classification.
- $62,107 - $96,770/year
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- You must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
- You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
- You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).
- You must meet the specialized experience requirements to qualify for the position (see Qualifications).
- You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
- This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
- You must obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
Who May Apply:
- 30% or More Disabled Veterans
- Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive)
- Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive)
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
- Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive)
- Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive)
- Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer)
- Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer)
- Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
- Military Spouses
- Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers
- Special Hiring Authorities
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)
- Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 grade level:
One year of specialized experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position advertised. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal civil service. Examples of qualifying experience: Applying appropriate methods and procedures in administering employee-based programs (i.e., DEIA programs/initiatives, employee relations/engagement or incentive programs, etc.); gathering and analyzing relevant data to identify and remedy barriers to equal employment opportunities; conducting organizational reviews and/or workforce analyses to identify and address agency policies or practices that may have disparate impacts on protected employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the Federal civil service (GS-9).
**OR applicants may qualify through successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related). (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours, or the equivalent).
**OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (Click here for details on how to combine education & experience.)
Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-12 grade level:
One year of specialized experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal civil service. Examples of qualifying experience: Providing sound guidance to employees and management officials on a variety of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, procedures, and resources to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; conducting EEO training for individuals and groups across an organization; planning, directing, and implementing special emphasis programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the Federal civil service (GS-11).
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.
Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions, by 11/26/2024. Education In accordance with the OPM qualification standard for this occupational series, you may also qualify for the GS-11 grade level through completion of a 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. This position does not allow substituting education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. If you are claiming to substitute education for experience to qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must submit legible copies of college transcript(s) to support your claim. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission of supporting documentation will result in being rated as not qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Other Information
You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Selected candidates that are current, permanent Federal civil service employees may be required to serve a probationary period.
The pay scale range indicated on this job opportunity announcement is in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management's 2024 General Schedule (Base) Pay Table. Applicable salary amount will be determined based on the applicable locality pay table that is negotiated after individual selection. For more information, please visit: OPM
If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive.
If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For more information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet.
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework with supervisory approval.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959: You must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that you are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Be sure to submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: Required for candidates claiming education substitution to qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act/achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Competitive Service current and/or former federal employees eligible for Promotion, Reassignment, Transfer, Reinstatement, etc. You must submit a copy of their SF-50, verifying highest rate of pay and documenting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2) for which the applicant is claiming eligibility. Do not submit award SF-50s. If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). For more information, click here.
CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here.
VETERANS: Veterans preference eligible under VRA (GS-11 and below only), VEOA, 30% or more Disabled, or Disabled Veterans Enrolled in a VA Training Program. If you are claiming eligibility based on veterans preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here.
OTHER HIRING AUTHORITIES: Applicants claiming eligibility based on a Special Hiring Authority must submit applicable proof of eligibility as outlined in the following site(s): Special Hiring Authorities, Schedule A, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps, Interchange Agreement, Military Spouse.
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.
Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 11/26/2024. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies with the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. You may choose to opt in of having your information shared with other agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a copy of a certificate you are placed on, you will be notified.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
