Equal Employment Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Tampa, Florida, seeks an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist to support the EEO Office in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring affirmative action and EEO programs across the hospital and off-site facilities.

Responsibilities include counseling on complaints, conducting HPP fact-finding, coordinating intake, interviews, and evidence, and preparing objective reports. Telework is not available; standard work hours apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's transcript may be required for education-based qualifications.
• Experience with EEO programs and complaint handling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist EEO Manager in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring EEO programs.
• Manage complaint-related counseling, HPP fact-finding, and ADR support.
• Coordinate intake, interviews, and evidence review to prepare fact-finding reports.
• Support mediation and ADR activities and identify training needs to improve processes.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist in the EEO Office and is responsible for assisting the EEO Manager in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of the affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and off-site facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Duties listed but not limited to: Complaint-Related Counseling, HPP Fact-Finding, and ADR Support - 45% The incumbent independently manages assigned HPP fact-finding activities within delegated authority.

The incumbent receives or coordinates intake of reported harassing conduct; conducts an initial issue assessment; identifies the allegations requiring review; develops a fact-finding plan; identifies relevant witnesses, records, policies, electronic information, and other evidence; conducts neutral, structured interviews; reviews and analyzes documentary and testimonial information; develops timelines; identifies factual gaps; and prepares complete, objective fact-finding reports.

The incumbent independently manages the operational progress of assigned HPP factfinding matters, including case tracking, scheduling, documentation, records preservation, and coordination with responsible officials. The incumbent evaluates available information, identifies factual inconsistencies or additional information needed, conducts appropriate follow-up, and prepares factual findings and recommendations for management consideration.

The incumbent identifies recurring themes, procedural weaknesses, and training needs and recommends preventive actions and process improvements. The incumbent independently performs complaint-related counseling and administrative fact-finding for assigned EEO matters within delegated authority.

The work includes receiving and assessing concerns; identifying relevant issues, witnesses, records, policies, practices, and timelines; conducting neutral, structured interviews; reviewing and reconciling documentary and testimonial information; assessing relevance and completeness; and preparing counselor's reports, chronologies, inquiry summaries, and other required case-related products.

The incumbent coordinates certified mediation and ADR activities, including mediation-readiness materials, scheduling, participant preparation, documentation, and follow-up. The incumbent supports anti-harassment intake and triage by documenting allegations, reviewing available information, identifying immediate procedural concerns, tracking matters, and coordinating referrals as appropriate.

The incumbent conducts HPP factfinding as assigned and does not conduct formal EEO investigations reserved for ORM or other authorized investigators.

Complaint-Related Counseling, HPP Fact-Finding, and ADR Support - 45% EEO Program Analysis, Barrier Analysis, and Advisory Services - 35% Establishes collaborative efforts with Human Resource Management staff to ensure efforts in recruitment, training, and career advancement of all employees is consistent with EEO goals and objectives Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00 AM-430 PM Compressed/Flexible: As needed by department Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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