Equal Employment Specialist

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Personal leave days

Paid federal holidays

Flexible work schedules

Telework

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Fitness centers

Job summary

USCIS is seeking an Equal Employment Specialist to promote equal employment opportunity in the workplace by guiding employees and management through EEO programs and by ensuring confidential, lawful handling of issues in line with federal EEO laws and agency policies.

This federal full-time role requires experience with workplace programs, dispute resolution, and delivering briefings or training as a technical expert.

Qualifications

• Providing expert guidance on workplace-related programs or projects that involve interpretation and application of technical and complex legal and policy issues.
• Negotiating and implementing resolution of disputes between multiple stakeholders.
• Conducting briefings or training as a technical expert on a workplace-related topic.

Responsibilities

• Promote equal employment opportunity in the workplace by guiding employees and management through the EEO programs.
• Oversee the proper, confidential, and lawful handling of issues in compliance with federal EEO laws and Agency policies.
• Provide expert guidance and conduct briefings or training as needed on workplace-related topics.

Skills

EEO program guidance

Dispute resolution

Training and briefing

Job description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Equal Employment Specialist, you will promote equal employment opportunity (EEO) in the workplace by guiding employees and management through the EEO programs and by overseeing the proper, confidential, and lawful handling of issues in compliance with federal EEO laws and Agency policies.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package,

• health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• personal leave days
• paid federal holidays

Other benefits may include

• flexible work schedules
• telework
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to our Staffing Helpdesk.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/06/2026.

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/06/2026.

Application Limit

This vacancy is limited to the first 100 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11:59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.

GS-13 Qualification

You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing all of the following duties:

• Providing expert guidance on workplace-related programs or projects that involve interpretation and application of technical and complex legal and policy issues.
• Negotiating and implementing resolution of disputes between multiple stakeholders.
• Conducting briefings or training as a technical expert on a workplace-related topic.

Work History Requirements

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in your removal from consideration.

Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Federal Experience

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience)

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 criteria 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 service.