As a Supervisory Attorney Examiner (Civil Rights) (Division Director) at the GS-0905-14, you will be part of the Office of Field Programs, Federal Sector Hearings Program, Hearings Division 3, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will serve as Division Director in maintaining responsibility and management of the Program by assisting the Chief Administrative Judge.
Duties
- Supervises and manages the work of Paralegal Specialists and hearings support staff, including planning workloads, monitoring performance, and approving personnel actions.
- Serves as the division’s legal expert on matters related to the Federal Sector Hearings Program, providing legal advice and guidance on statutes, regulations, case law, and agency policies.
- Oversees case inventory, triage operations, and adjudication workflow to ensure timely, efficient, and consistent processing of federal sector hearings cases.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates operational procedures and performance standards to strengthen program effectiveness, quality, and uniformity across the Federal Sector Hearings Program.
- Advises the Chief Administrative Judge and Office of Field Programs leadership on complex legal, policy, procedural, and operational issues affecting the Federal Sector Hearings Program.
- Coordinates with the Office of Federal Sector Programs, Office of Legal Counsel, and Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs to develop policy guidance, training, program tools, and responses to internal and external inquiries.
- Represents the Federal Sector Hearings Program in meetings with stakeholders and prepares reports, data summaries, and briefings for senior leadership.
Salary
Qualifications
For the GS-14: You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the BAR, and have three years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-13 level. Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required as follows:(a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may be substituted for one year of experience (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may be substituted for one year of experience beyond the LL.M. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 14 level. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. 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.
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position. Proof of current and active Bar Membership in good standing. During the initial review of applications, the agency will accept photocopies of Bar Membership Cards or screenshots providing proof of active membership in a Bar Association that reflects the bar's jurisdiction or territory, the attorney's full name, bar number, date of admission, and bar status (i.e. active, inactive, retired, etc.). Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable. This position has a basic education requirement; you must submit a copy of your official or unofficial law school Transcripts for further consideration. An official transcript is required before being appointed. Please provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing your career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch within the last 5 years, you must disclose this in your application package. Failure to submit documents required may result in loss of consideration.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/10/2026 to receive consideration. To view the Assessment Questionnaire before applying online, click on this link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12921138 To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-669-6820.
