Equal Employment Specialist

Smithsonian Institution · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $70623 – $91815/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Smithsonian Institution
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $70623 – $91815/yr
Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-15
Application Deadline: 2026-09-29

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Job Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). OEO administers Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) related processes and programs; promotes fairness in all aspects of employment policy and practice; equal opportunity for small businesses; a workplace free of discrimination and harassment; and an organizational culture of respect.

Key Responsibilities

The Equal Employment Specialist is responsible for administering a variety of assignments in support of the Smithsonian's EEO programs, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR), special emphasis programs (SEP), reasonable accommodations (RA), EEO training, affirmative employment, and the EEO discrimination complaint process. In this position, you will: · Assist with conducting requests for intakes; oversee and update complaint tracking database.

· Monitor complaints to ensure effective and efficient completion and takes appropriate actions to expedite complaint processing when necessary. · Assist in the coordination and implementation of the ADR program for workplace discrimination complaints. · Provide assistance with efforts to establish and maintain a model EEO program in accordance with EEOC and Smithsonian directives, including (but not limited to) proactively preventing unlawful discrimination.

Requirements & Education

None

Benefits

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Contact

Willija@si.edu · 202-633-6383

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.