Supervisory Equal Employment Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Transportation in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Equal Employment Specialist in the DOCR's EEO Complaints and Investigations Division, Compliance Branch. You will lead and coordinate the processing of discrimination complaints under federal laws, regulations, and agency policies.

The role requires leadership, supervisory experience, and the ability to interpret regulations, apply policies, and guide EEO counseling, compliance, hearings and appeals with strong oral

Qualifications

• Direct and administer the Compliance Branch and coordinate processing of individual and systemic employment discrimination cases under federal laws.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervisory abilities, including appointments, promotions, reassignments and awards.
• Interpret regulations, apply policies and develop policy clarifications relating to Civil Rights.

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer the Compliance Branch and coordinate processing of discrimination complaints.
• Provide technical guidance to staff on fact-finding, analysis, and case management for EEO counseling, compliance, hearings and appeals.
• Develop evaluation systems and reports to monitor program status and improve operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Regulatory interpretation

Civil rights regulations

Oral and written communication

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is in the DOCR's EEO Complaints and Investigations Division, Compliance Branch. The Division ensures department-wide compliance with civil rights laws, regulations, and guidelines through prevention, early intervention, investigation, and resolution. Serving all of DOT's operating administrations, the Branch oversees the agency's EEO program for employment-discrimination complaints.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supervisory Equal Employment Specialist, you will: Direct and administer the Compliance Branch, and coordinates the processing and disposition of individual and systemic employment discrimination pursuant to federal laws, regulations policies, procedures, judicial, and administrative decisions.

Supports the AD's efforts in planning and managing the operations and programs of the branch, this includes the general administrative and technical direction of the office; performing the full range of supervisory duties including appointments, promotions, reassignments, and awards; taking disciplinary actions; identifying training needs and developing employees; and fostering an environment for equal opportunity and cultural diversity.

Monitor the progress of the branch's operations, including evaluating the effectiveness of complaint processing and ensuring that all objectives are met; analyzing results with a view toward improvement or modification; making adjustments in accordance with priorities; and reviewing completed work to ensure that the broad instructions on work sequence, procedure, methods, and deadlines are being met.

Fosters equal employment opportunities by demonstrating evidence of fairness in making selections, encouraging and recognizing employee achievements, and in being sensitive to the developmental needs of all employees, including members of minority groups, women, and individual with disabilities.

Provide technical guidance and direction to staff and other specialists on all aspects of the discrimination complaint process, including identifying sources of information to pursue, methods and techniques for performing fact-finding and analysis, and case management practices and requirements as it relates to EEO counseling, compliance, hearings and appeals.

Prepares decisions resulting from breach of settlement allegations against the DOT that are subject to appeal with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and arranges for hearings to be conducted by the EEOC, as appropriate.

Develops and administers an evaluation system for processing complaints of alleged discrimination that includes narrative and statistical reports comparing objectives and measurement against actual accomplishments; outlines program status and identifies any deficiencies and/or areas needing improvement; and initiates any corrective necessary action keeping the AD informed of status of all programs.

OST is looking for an individual who has extensive experience in the regulations and laws pertinent to the governing and processing of complaints of discriminations; EEOC's decisions, procedures, guidelines, programs and management directives. The incumbent must have leadership and supervisory experience. The incumbent must be proficient in interpreting regulations, applying existing policies and standards, and developing policy clarifications relating to Civil Rights.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are essential.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.

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