Equal Employment Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), is seeking a candidate with specialized experience in equal employment opportunity processes. This position emphasizes fact-finding, information analysis, and complaint processing to promote fair employment practices within a large, federal organization.

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how their background aligns with EEO responsibilities, with acknowledgment that education and combination options may

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience includes fact-finding, analyzing information, conducting complaint processing activities, and identifying barriers to equal employment opportunity.

Education

Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent degree related to the position

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). OEO administers Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) related processes and programs;promotes fairness in all aspects of employment policy and practice; equal opportunity for small businesses; a workplace free of discrimination and harassment; and an organizational culture of respect.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Experience

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing fact-finding, analyzing information, conducting complaint processing activities, assisting in the identification of barriers to equal employment opportunity in accordance with federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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 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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or Education

Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent degree related to the position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements.

Or a Combination

Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.