EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST.

DFAS; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Moving expenses paid

Zusammenfassung

DFAS in the United States seeks a senior EEO Specialist to lead the EEO Complaints Team, provide expert guidance, and ensure timely processing in compliance with federal regulations. You will interpret complex regulations, advise on due process, and develop procedures to improve efficiency and minimize adverse impact. A JD is strongly desired but not required.

Position requires eligibility for a security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and readiness to obtain appropriate certifications.

Qualifikationen

• Specialized experience independently reviewing complex EEO complaint records and drafting decisions.
• Guiding EEO staff on due process and regulatory requirements.
• Writing samples such as Final Agency Decisions or motions are preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead DFAS EEO Complaints Team and provide expert guidance.
• Analyze EEO complaint priorities, procedures, and processing requirements.
• Provide technical advice to employees, Directors, and HR on EEO matters.

Kenntnisse

EEO compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Policy guidance

Legal interpretation

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Jobbeschreibung

Duties

• Provides support and leadership to the EEO Complaints Team, provides expert guidance and assistance to EEO staff ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements of complaints processing; to include timeliness and critical legal interpretations.
• Performs expert analysis, examination and monitoring of EEO complaints priorities, procedures, processes, and technical requirements. Identify challenging areas and develop data to enhance quality and timely processing and adjudication complaints.
• Provides on-going direction to DFAS EEO officials of the technical and administrative aspects of the EEO complaints system and answers specific questions orally or in writing relating to matters of due process or administrative necessity.
• Analyzes and interprets program related regulations, prospective legislation and decisions. Develops guidelines, procedures, and recommendations to increase efficiency, effectiveness and minimize complaints and adverse impact of management practices.
• As a senior EEO Specialist, provides technical advice, guidance, and assistance to serviced employees, Directors, supervisors and managers and Human Resources. Briefs key personnel on EEO-related issues, problems and concerns.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 if outside the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Independently reviewing and analyzing complex EEO complaint records, evaluating evidence (including assessing financial damages), and writing final agency decisions to resolve individual or group discrimination claims; or Providing expert guidance to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints are processed accurately and on time in accordance with federal regulations and legal standards.

A Writing Sample is required. Examples of preferred writing samples are a Final Agency Decision or a motion for summary judgement.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is strongly desired, but not required.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

• Moving expenses may be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click
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• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or a 2-year trial period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is Seldom (1-24%).
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.