Equal Employment Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Equal Employment Specialist (supports Affirmative Employment and Equal Employment Opportunity programs)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM

• Telework: May be authorized (not a virtual position)

Description

The Equal Employment Specialist assists the EEO Manager with planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of Affirmative Employment and Equal Employment Opportunity Programs. The role manages harassment intake and complaint-related fact-finding, supports counseling, coordinates mediation/ADR activities, performs risk analysis, and prepares objective documentation for EEO matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake and assessment of reported harassing conduct
• Develop fact-finding plans; identify witnesses and evidence; conduct interviews
• Analyze information to create timelines, identify gaps, and prepare objective reports
• Track cases, schedule activities, preserve records, and coordinate with officials
• Recommend preventive actions and process improvements based on recurring themes
• Perform complaint-related counseling and administrative fact-finding for EEO matters
• Prepare counselor reports, chronologies, and inquiry summaries
• Coordinate certified mediation and ADR activities, including participant preparation and documentation
• Support early resolution by explaining processes and clarifying procedural options
• Document allegations, review information, and coordinate referrals for anti-harassment intake
• Conduct systematic fact-finding and analysis for EEO and Harassment Prevention Program (HPP) matters
• Define issues; identify relevant data, records, witnesses, policies, and practices
• Analyze information to identify EEO and HPP risks
• Provide consultation and advisory services to management
• Coordinate with EEO Program Manager, Office of Resolution Management (ORM), Regional Counsel, HR, and Employee Relations/Labor Relations for complex or sensitive matters
• Identify procedural weaknesses and training needs; recommend improvements

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Complete all required application steps, including an online assessment
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for Form I-9 (REAL ID compliant as of May 7, 2025)
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (fitness/public interest evaluation)
• Meet qualification standards by the closing date via specialized experience and/or qualifying graduate education (or combination)
• For current Federal employees: satisfy time-in-grade requirements for GS-11 as specified

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the type of position held.