Duties As a Equal Employment Opportunity Manager at the GS-0260-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Developing all DTRA-wide policy, procedures and guidance memoranda with regard to individual and class complaints of employment discrimination and retaliation prohibited by Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Equal Pay Act. * Reviewing, analyzing, and processing all complaints for dismissal or acceptance and proceeding with an investigation. * Recommending actions appropriate for resolving complex equal employment complaints and collaborating with the Office of General Counsel. * Evaluating EEO counselor reports and reports of investigation for completeness, compliance and adherence to EEO standards and guidelines. * Reviewing finalized letters, informal resolutions, final agency decisions, orders and negotiated settlement agreements for accuracy and compliance. * Coordinating all administrative and logistical support before, during and after investigations, to include gathering data and document request. * As the Agency's Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisor, designs, implements, and monitors DTRA ADR programs for EEO complaints and other workplace and employment related disputes. * Developing and managing the Agency's system for tracking and reporting on the status of EEO complaints to the EEOC in the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints and for all other internal and external reporting requirements. * Conducting studies and/or analysis of management practices, organizational structures, employment trends, lines of progression within grade groupings or occupational job series, etc., to determine the impact on EEO complaints and affirmative employment goals. * Formulating and preparing the overall EEO program budget and oversee all EEO complaint contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Work Schedule: Full Time * Overtime: Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization. * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible * Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter. * Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required. * IAW Management Directive 110, Chapter 2: MANDATORY EEO COUNSELOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, new EEO Counselors must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of EEO Counselor training prior to assuming counseling duties * And to all EEO Counselors are required to receive at least eight hours of continuing EEO counseling training every year to keep informed of developments in EEO practice, law, and guidance, as well as to enhance and develop counseling skills. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: * Serves as an EEO Manager and responsible for providing advice and assistance to supervisors, managers and employees. * Recommends actions appropriate for resolving complex systemic equal employment complaints. * Obtains legal sufficiency reviews from General Counsel and advises managers, supervisors and/or employees regarding the legal and regulatory implications. * Develops finalized letters of Acceptance/Dismissal, Informal Resolutions, Final Agency Decisions, various briefs and prepares Negotiated Settlement Agreements. Monitor the EEOC FEDSEP database and upload compliant documents to ensure compliance. * Conducts periodic evaluations of the Agency's complaints processes to determine effectiveness, trends, and identify problem areas. * As the Agency's Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisor, designs, implements, and monitors DTRA ADR programs for EEO complaints and other workplace and employment related disputes. Advises management and employees on provisions of the program, initiates and facilitates program. Prepares annual reports for complaints and manages the complaint database. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). * Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: * Analysis and Research
* Communication
* Education Consultation, Coaching and Collaboration
* Formal Complaints Processing
* Informal/Pre-Complaints Processing Military Spouse Preference : If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation
* Communication
* Education Consultation, Coaching and Collaboration
* Formal Complaints Processing
* Informal/Pre-Complaints Processing Military Spouse Preference : If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation