The primary purpose of this position is to perform work that involves developing, administering, evaluating or advising on the Federal Government's internal equal employment opportunity program at a VA facility. This position is responsible for establishing, organizing, and directing an identifiable part of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program. Informs and advises management officials and employees on basic EEO program requirements.
Assists in managing the complaint program.
The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete both on the-job/formal training and related instructions from the immediate supervisor. At such time as regulatory, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements are met, and the incumbent is capable of fully and satisfactorily performing the duties at the target grade level, he/she may be non-competitively advanced to Equal Employment Specialist, GS-0260-11.
At the GS-11 level: Plans, directs, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the local Special Emphasis Employment Programs (i.e., Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American Program, Individuals with Disabilities Program, Federal Women's Program, etc.).
Analyzes workforce statistics, availability of skills in the civilian labor force, potential for upward mobility, and employment statistics to determine/establish Special Emphasis Employment Program(s) goals and objectives and identifies system-wide problems. Monitors the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for the assigned Special Emphasis Employment Program(s).
Provides advice and guidance to organizational employees for developing, implementing and monitoring an effective AAP and EEO Program. Provides advice and assistance to supervisors in resolving problems and achieving program goals and objectives. Assists in managing the EEO Complaints processes. Assures formal complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies.
Maintains strict impartially when working with complainants and responsible management official (RMO) Requests assignment of investigators and complaints examiners; provides them with administrative support; arranges for documenting the record and assures availability of witnesses.
Helps determine acceptability of formal complaints and dismisses those that are untimely or not within purview of applicable regulations; and advises complainants of their right to appeal local determinations. Prepares complete, timely reports on pre-complaint counseling activities, the status of formal complaints, and the disposition of complaints closed for various levels of higher authority.
This position has primary responsibility for an identifiable part of the program (e.g., Federal women's program, Hispanic employment program and Disability awareness employment program, etc.). This responsibility includes accountability for performance of the assigned program, e.g., planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the program.
This position performs the following program management duties: Develops recommendations to management on the level and mix of resources (staff, money, space and equipment) to be assigned to the program; allocates assigned resources within the program to meet program objectives; assigns, directs, and reviews the equal employment opportunity program work of collaterally assigned or subordinate employees; explains to and gains the support of the workforce for management's equal employment opportunity policies and goals; coordinates program activities with other staff offices and with line managers to achieve mutual objectives; systematic evaluation of program activities and functions to measure the degree of success of program efforts; recommends changes in program methods and approaches based on evaluation results; and periodically assesses the applicability of current local EEO program objectives and recommends changes.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Specialist/PD039360 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Isaiah.Jones@va.gov · 210-617-5300 X218107
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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