EEO Investigator (Temp)

United States Postal Service; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

The United States Postal Service seeks qualified individuals to investigate formal EEO complaints requiring national attention. You will review case files, interview witnesses, gather affidavits, and organize evidence to support final agency decisions.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, rigorous analysis, and clear reporting. You will coordinate with HR, provide guidance on policies, and may conduct EEO training for staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues related to equal employment opportunity in the federal government.
• Knowledge of investigative report writing standards and documentation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of formal complaint resolution.
• Ability to plan investigations, including scope, interviewees, and relevant documents.
• Ability to conduct formal investigations with courtesy, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to integrate and analyze information to substantiate issues.
• Ability to prepare written analytical reports for independent review.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough analysis of formal EEO complaints, reviewing files for completeness and timeliness.
• Interviews witnesses, collects affidavits and documentation, and organizes evidence for the file.
• Analyzes evidence to identify trends and causal relationships in discrimination complaints.
• Refer cases to management for non-compliance referrals or dismissals under EEOC procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in all cases and protect sensitive information.
• Coordinate with human resources to share policy and procedural updates.
• Provide program oversight, guidance, and EEO training to employees.

Skills

Investigation planning

Interview witnesses

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Job description

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current Postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health insurance and annual leave.

Functional Purpose

In accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and internal Postal Service procedures, conducts investigations into formal EEO complaints requiring national level attention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts thorough analysis of formal EEO complaints, including reviewing files and records for completeness and timeliness; examines, verifies, and integrates evidence; research applicable policies; procedures and regulations pertaining to the issues and allegations presented.
2. Conducts investigations to determine all evidence tending to prove or disprove allegations relevant to the issues; interviews all witnesses involved or identified; obtains affidavits, declarations, depositions, and supporting documentation; and organizes evidence for investigative file and completes the report of investigation.
3. Analyzes evidence and data to identify and document trends and causal relationships related to discrimination complaints.
4. Refers instances of non-compliance with Postal Service policy to appropriate EEO manager; refers appropriate cases to manager for dismissal pursuant to EEOC regulatory procedures.
5. Ensures confidentiality in all cases.
6. Maintains contact with human resources staff to provide a continual exchange of information regarding policies, procedures, regulations, and administrative personnel actions.
7. Provides program oversight, guidance, and technical advice to employees regarding EEO policies, processes, procedures and systems; and conducts EEO training and orientation sessions.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Knowledge of issues related to equal employment opportunity in the federal government.
2. Knowledge of investigative report writing, including requirements regarding format, thoroughness, objectivity, and documentation.
3. Knowledge of the principles and methods of formal complaint resolution.
4. Ability to plan investigations, including determining the scope of the investigation, who should be interviewed, and what documents are relevant.
5. Ability to conduct formal investigations, including using courtesy, tact, and discretion when interacting with people.
6. Ability to integrate and analyze information gathered during an investigation to assure that the major issues have been addressed, the scope of the investigation is sufficient, and that the facts are adequately substantiated.
7. Ability to prepare written analytical reports which include a documented summary and comparative analysis and which are useful to an independent reviewer in making final agency decisions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.

Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.