Equal Employment Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking an Equal Employment Specialist to support workplace disability programs across multiple locations. The role requires evaluating qualified candidates and applying laws, regulations, and guidance related to accommodations and employee relations.

A strong background in coordinating complex cases and advising stakeholders is essential. The position advertises GS-13 level responsibilities and salary ranges that vary by location, including Battle Creek, MI, and

Qualifications

• Experience applying laws and policies involving workplace disability and accommodations.
• Experience managing complex disability or workplace cases with confidentiality.
• Ability to evaluate operations using data, dashboards, or reports.
• Ability to develop policies or tools for compliance programs across stakeholders.

Skills

Disability regulations

Employee relations

Case coordination

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785.00 - $158,322.00 Whitehall, OH: $111,065.00 - $144,386.00 Richmond, VA: $111,183.00 - $144,540.00 Battle Creek, MI: $106,437.00 - $138,370.00 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785.00 - $158,322.00

To qualify for an Equal Employment Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience must demonstrate experience in all of the following:

• Applying laws, regulations, policies, or guidance involving workplace disability, reasonable accommodation, employee relations, occupational health, workers' compensation, leave, or a comparable program. Providing technical advice on functional limitations, essential job functions, workplace adjustments, accommodations, return-to-work matters, or related employment issues;
• Managing, coordinating, or consulting on complex employee, applicant, disability, medical, or workplace cases. Gathering and evaluating information, coordinating stakeholders, protecting confidential or medical information, monitoring timeliness, and supporting case resolution;
• Evaluating program operations through case information, workload or timeliness measures, quality reviews, dashboards, trend analysis, or internal controls. Identifying risks or process gaps and communicating findings and recommendations through reports, briefings, or decision-support products;
• Developing policies, procedures, tools, training, or process improvements for a disability, reasonable accommodation, employee relations, occupational health, workers' compensation, leave, or comparable compliance program. Coordinating initiatives across legal, human resources, medical, safety, information technology, resource management, or other organizational stakeholders.

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.