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Equal Employment Specialist (Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator)

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Summary

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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/30/2023 to 11/08/2023
Salary
$112,015 to - $145,617 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Montgomery County, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-OD-DE-24-12131569
Control number
757412000

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Clarification from the agency

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.

Duties

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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

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level your resume must document 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting projects such as legal research and analysis of court cases or administrative decisions to resolve broad, difficult, or complex employment or federal civil rights related matters through fact finding, legal analysis, or consulting efforts; providing employees and managers with legal research, legal analysis, or reports of investigations pertaining to employment matters or civil rights laws and regulations; preparing legal briefs, memoranda, and reports of investigations concerning anti-discrimination laws, regulations, or EEO directives; AND experience questioning and interviewing individuals in legal matters.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12131569

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration
  • We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

How you will be evaluated

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):

  • 1. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, regulations, and policies governing equal employment opportunity (EEO).
  • 2. Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees to resolve EEO issues.
  • 3. Skill in fact-finding, analysis, and problem solving related to EEO cases.
  • 4. Ability to provide advice and guidance to assist subordinate organizations develop and implement EEO programs, policies, and solutions.


If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application and responses to the online questionnaire will be evaluated under Category Rating and selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories:
  • Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria
  • Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
  • Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

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