Director EEO Compliance
Office of the Director of National Intelligence See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $139,395 - $191,900/year
- Bethesda, MD
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) works to proactively identify and prevent discrimination. OEEO maintains an efficient, fair, and impartial complaint resolution process in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1614 and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Management Directive (MD) 110. OEEO evaluates ODNI policies and practices to ensure compliance with the federal government's mandate to be a model employer, as described in the EEOC's MD 715.
Duties Oversee, manage, and improve the EEO complaints process and related activities for the ODNI workforce.
Serve as an EEO consultant to senior ODNI leadership and provide advice on the development, implementation, and management of a broad range of complex EEO programs and activities aimed at increasing EEO compliance in the ODNI and across the IC.
Serve as an expert liaison between ODNI and IC EEO organizations; listen to the needs of the organizations and provide counsel, guidance, and advice that enable them to tailor EEO programs, methods, and procedures to ensure they fully meet client needs and their overall EEO objectives.
Oversee and lead the development and implementation of EEO policy and programs for the ODNI workforce and the IC that enable and enhance collaboration, integration, and operational capability across the ODNI; lead and/or support Federal EEO complaint processing within the ODNI.
Oversee and lead the analysis and development of IC-wide EEO complaint statistics to produce reports for IC senior leadership with the status of EEO throughout the IC.
Oversee and lead planning, developing, and presenting expert, authoritative written and oral briefings to senior-level customers on significant and complex EEO issues; explain programs and issues to non-expert customers and tailor programs, methods, and products to ensure alignment with customer needs.
Deliver training, guidance, advice, and/or consultation to members of the ODNI workforce regarding EEO compliance requirements, rights and responsibilities, and other matters within the office's organizational jurisdiction.
Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships within and outside the IC EEOD organization, share information of interest, explain the specifics of EEO programs and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.
Lead and guide the resolution of issues in project plans and schedules based on a clear understanding of customer requirements and information on project cost, schedule, quality, and performance; provide expert oversight of cost and resource estimates; participate in budget planning activities and develop cost estimating strategies for future projects.
Lead and/or oversee the successful execution of spend plans and assess variances from cost and schedule baseline; oversee the reallocation of resources in response to change considering impact to project cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.
Lead, guide, and oversee to project implementation and quality assurance by effectively evaluating and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance; assess variances from the plan; and oversee the execution of necessary corrective actions; lead project performance reviews and control gates, gathering important information, and making authoritative decisions about required next steps; oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate project documentation.
Assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
Oversee the plan and develop to implement the IC EEO and Diversity Strategic Plan, linking major goals, objectives and measures to the IC Human Capital Strategic Plan and the US National Intelligence Strategy.
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
Other duties, as assigned.
- $139,395 - $191,900/year
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.
OR
Must be a current permanent Federal employee
Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Expert knowledge and experience in all major EEO program functions, such as EEO Counseling, Alternative Dispute Resolution, formal complaint processing, and final agency actions, as well as expertise in the agency's obligations to provide reasonable accommodation, to ensure 508 compliance and to conduct management-based inquiries.
Expert knowledge and experience in major EEO and/or Diversity program functions; demonstrated research, planning, and organization skills and demonstrated ability to manage changing and competing priorities under strict timelines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Expert knowledge of Federal EEO laws, regulations, polices, and practices as well as a superior understanding of EEO MD-110 and MD-715, and 29 CFR Part 1614, EEOC's Model Agency Program elements, and 462 reporting requirements; superior ability to research and interpret legislation and guidance affecting EEO in the IC.
Expert understanding of the nature and causes of institutional barriers to EEO.
Expert knowledge of personnel management principals, in general.
Superior program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct program assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations for the successful implementation of EEO programs.
Superior management skills to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and allocate resources for the equal employment program.
Superior conflict management skills to include various Alternate Dispute Resolution techniques (i.e. EEO counseling, mediation, and fact-finding investigations).
Expert in the foundational knowledge of human capital plans and organizational mission.
Superior ability to identify and define illegal discrimination through systematic fact-finding or investigation.
Superior ability to write proposed dispositions and/or final agency decisions in complaints of discrimination.
Expert knowledge and skill to monitor remedial actions.
Superior ability to work effectively with cross-IC EEO teams; build and sustain professional relationships and exert influence effectively at all levels within and across organizations; superior ability to lead cross-IC EEO team initiatives and encourage information sharing.
Superior ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on EEO programs and issues; superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Superior ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel.
Superior skill in negotiating and consulting and superior judgment in applying principles to identify and solve problems
At least five to seven years of progressively responsible professional Equal Employment Opportunity experience comparable to next lower level in this occupation.
Completion of 32 hours of EEO Counselor training, as required by the EEOC. Recertification requires completion of eight hours of annual training.
Must have Selective Certification or must be able to complete a Selective Certification within six months of hire. Education Bachelor's Degree. Other Information
Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
Other Information
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Diversity_WMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
A complete application package must include:
a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.
b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only.
Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website.
For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems {due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system)
Detailee Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
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