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EEO Investigators play an essential role in resolution of complaints of discrimination. EEO Investigators analyze claims of discrimination, determine investigation strategies, interview complainants, managers and witnesses, gather critical documents and develop Reports of Investigation containing all relevant evidence. For investigators to succeed, they must have knowledge of the EEO laws and regulations, sound judgment, strong communication skills, ethical standards, and empathy.
Learn more about this agency10/30/2023 to 11/08/2023
$112,015 - $145,617 per year
GS 13
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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NIH-OD-DE-24-12131569
757412000
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This job is also open to USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates.
Responsible for conducting EEO investigations regarding complaints of employment discrimination filed against the National Institutes of Health by engaging in the following activities:
1. Analyzing EEO complaint allegations, Counselor's Reports, and relevant EEO complaint file documents to determine scope of EEO investigation and theories of discrimination alleged.
2. Developing an investigative plan. This will include planning witnesses to be called, outlining questions to ask, and determining the documents that must be requested.
3. Liaising with agency officials to collect documentary evidence.
4. Collecting complainant's statements, witness lists, and rebuttal statements.
5. Interviewing all management officials and relevant witnesses.
6. Preparing affidavits and getting the affidavits signed and returned by Witnesses.
7. Compiling the investigative report.
8. Writing a summary of each investigation.
9. Reviewing Reports of Investigation submitted by other investigators to determine legal sufficiency.
10. Leveraging experience to assist team members with investigation plans and strategies.
Additionally, staff will be responsible for:
1. Training agency officials and managers.
2. Data collection and reporting.
3. Projects related to furthering the Mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 11/08/2023 to receive consideration.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your applications via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your USAJOBS account.
At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/757412000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the largest biomedical research funding organization in the world. NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. NIH employs approximately 18,000 employees in varied occupations, all supporting research efforts that improve health and save lives. For more information on NIH's mission and goals, and its 27 Institutes and Centers, visit the NIH website.
NIH understands that equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical, scientific imperatives that allow NIH to achieve its goal of turning health into discovery. NIH is deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that the experiences and contributions of all our community members are valued while also protecting and honoring their civil rights. Our Resolutions and Equity team provides unbiased counsel to individuals who seek to resolve workplace conflict. Our experts educate the workforce on employee rights and responsibilities in the EEO process. They determine the claim and basis raised by a potential complaint; conduct inquiries to identify jurisdictional questions; seek resolution of a dispute at the lowest possible level through informal counseling or through alternative dispute resolution in collaboration with the NIH Office of the Ombudsman; and ensure prompt and efficient processing of formal complaints.
