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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as an Equal Employment Specialist. 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 federal laws, regulations, guidelines and directives.
- Conducts 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 concerned 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 proof of 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) if claiming education substitution to qualify (see Qualifications/Education).
- You must obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
- 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.
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 be 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 guidelines; 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.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements 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 included 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 pay locality 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.
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.
VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, 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.
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.
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 that you are placed on, you will be notified.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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.
