This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/767431900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is in the Office of Workplace Diversity (OWD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
12/26/2023 to 01/24/2024
$117,962 - $181,216 per year
GS 13 - 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy.
Excepted
14 - The full performance level of this position is GS-14
No
No
ATTY-OWD-2023-001
767431900
The incumbent serves as the agency's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Manager with responsibility for: (a) insuring the proper legal processing and resolution of complaints; (b) analyzing and evaluating employment policies; and (c) making recommendations to solve complex Agency discrimination issues and problems. They report directly to the Director of Workplace Diversity.
As the Equal Employment Opportunity Program Manager (EEOPM), the incumbent has authority to evaluate the FCC's EEO and affirmative employment programs and is recognized as a technical authority on legal aspects of EEO and affirmative employment programs. In this capacity, they play a role in the EEO complaint investigation and adjudication processes and provide authoritative legal advice on matters related to the feasibility and impact of EEO programs, plans, policies and decisions.
Assists with the administration of the discrimination complaints processing system in compliance with regulatory requirements. Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates complaints to identify problem areas and develop strategies for corrective actions. Manages the total processing and disposition of all individual and class action EEO complaints and ensures full cooperation with EEO collateral-duty Counselors and EEO personnel in the timely, fair, and prompt processing and investigation and resolution of complaints.
Utilizes a thorough and detailed knowledge and skill of managerial and technical EEO to plan, organize, carry out and evaluate the agency's EEO program. In consultation with the OWD Director and Deputy Director, works collaboratively with Agency HR management and personnel to ensure that the Agency's policy of selecting and advancing the best qualified persons is administered without regard to race, color, sex, disability, or other non-merit reasons/issues; and reports any deficiencies or deviations to the OWD Director and provides recommendations for corrective action.
Performs research in connection with cases to analyze factual and legal issues and to determine additional facts needed and applicable legal sources; determines what witnesses are necessary and whether and what type of discovery is required to develop the facts.
In consultation with the OWD Director and Deputy Director, proposes studies, management reviews, workforce statistics and surveys, labor negotiations on diverse administrative and management issues, e.g., on the administration of personnel management to identify institutional and systemic EEO problems, complaint trends, organizational reviews, workforce analyses in areas of race, sex, sexual harassment, national origin, grade level, occupation, performance appraisal ratings, disciplinary actions, etc., to identify, analyze, and provide advice on systematic problem solutions such as management practices which adversely affect various classes of people .
Participates and supports the Office of Workplace Diversity in developing and implementing EEO, workforce diversity and Special Emphasis Program initiatives, projects and activities to advance the Office's mission of improving diversity and ensuring equality is present in all aspects of employment and that action is being taken to address (e.g., addressing under-representation).
Has primary responsibility for preparation of agency draft annual No FEAR Report to Congress and the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints (EEOC Form 462) for OWD Director review and approval. Conducts statistical analyses of human resources management practices: recruitment, referrals/selections, promotions/separations, awards/recognition, training, disciplinary/adverse actions, and complaints to determine whether barriers to equality exist; and whether policies, practices, and concepts that directly or indirectly affect the attainment of the No FEAR Act and EEOC Form 462 Report objectives are enforced.
In coordination with FCC's Learning and Development Center, serves as one of the FCC's primary EEO trainers for employees, leadership, supervisors and managers), which entails: creating, coordinating delivering, and coordinating EEO related topics (e.g., the EEO complaints process, prevention of sexual harassment, etc.).
Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
SF-50 Required: ALL FCC EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov
Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
In order to be deemed as "BEST QUALIFIED" candidates must meet both the educational requirements AND the Specialized Experience.
A. Education
You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include: a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.
NOTE-If you do not provide a transcript at the time of application, a transcript will be required to be provided at the time of selection.
AND
B. Specialized Experience
GS-13
In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have two years of professional law experience, one year of which must demonstrate specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
1. Experience evaluating affirmative employment programs and providing recommendations for improvement as needed.
2. Experience providing legal advice on EEO plans, policies and decisions.
3. Experience ensuring that affirmative employment programs comply with regulatory and statutory requirements and guidance.
4. Experience analyzing, monitoring and evaluating EEO complaints to identify problem areas and develop strategies for corrective actions.
GS-14
In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have three years of professional law experience, one year of which must demonstrate specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
1. Experience evaluating affirmative employment programs and providing recommendations for improvement as needed.
2. Experience providing legal advice on EEO plans, policies and decisions.
3. Experience ensuring that affirmative employment programs comply with regulatory and statutory requirements and guidance.
4. Experience analyzing, monitoring and evaluating EEO complaints to identify problem areas and develop strategies for corrective actions.
5. Experience identifying institutional and systemic EEO problems, complaint trends, organizational reviews, and workforce analyses in the areas of race, sex, sexual harassment, national origin, grade level, occupation, performance appraisal ratings, or disciplinary actions to identify, analyze and provide advice on solutions to issues which are identified.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.
Refer to Educational requirements outlined within the "Qualifications" section.
EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Other:
- Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
- If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year.
- In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All candidates will be considered without regard to political or religious affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, or any other non-merit factor. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who do not submit a supporting resume will be rated ineligible.
There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including:
1. the core questions
2. supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, transcripts, bar membership); and
4. your resume.
Applicants will be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions provide supplemental documents and submit resume. For more information, please click on Rating Process
You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your application MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement.
You must submit a resume at the time of application. Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. Current Federal employees must also submit a copy of an SF-50 documenting one year of time in grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted to verify time in grade, the applicant will be rated as ineligible.
This position may require the submission of supplemental documents before selection.
Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload supporting application documentation. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Supplemental Documents Required:
If transcripts and proof of bar membership are not provided at the time of application, this documentation must be provided at the time of selection.
Veterans must submit a legible Member 4 copy of the DD-214 which reflects the manner of discharge. Please refer to OPM's VetGuide for further information about veterans' preference via the following link: VetGuide
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.
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov/
Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page.
If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts.
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov
NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission’s automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your application MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement.
You must submit a resume at the time of application. Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. Current Federal employees must also submit a copy of an SF-50 documenting one year of time in grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted to verify time in grade, the applicant will be rated as ineligible.
This position may require the submission of supplemental documents before selection.
Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload supporting application documentation. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Supplemental Documents Required:
If transcripts and proof of bar membership are not provided at the time of application, this documentation must be provided at the time of selection.
Veterans must submit a legible Member 4 copy of the DD-214 which reflects the manner of discharge. Please refer to OPM's VetGuide for further information about veterans' preference via the following link: VetGuide
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.
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov/
Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page.
If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts.
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov
NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission’s automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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/767431900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The FCC is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.