Equal Employment Specialist

• Exercise a high degree of judgment in analyzing and recommending solutions to problems that adversely affect EEO and Affirmative Employment.
• Provides advice and guidance during the post investigative stages i.e. hearings appeals and compliance phases for each formal complaint.
• Serves as the technical expert for processing the following Federal conducted external complaints in accordance with agency policy.
• Providing documentation as requested; locating and identifying employees involved in the complaint process; facilitating resolution efforts negotiating settlement agreements and drafting the same on behalf of management.
• Developing implementing coordinating reviewing monitoring evaluating and updating all plans associated with the EEO Program.
• Assures that all levels of management as well as employees and union officials are aware of the plans and objectives and how these objectives will be measured.
• Conducts briefings to the medical center director and management officials making them aware of their responsibilities in relations to these plans and to solicit their support for successful implementation.
• Conducts periodic evaluations of the workforce to develop data that can be utilized in evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
• Ensures the activities of the Special Emphasis Program Managers and their respective committees are carried out in accordance with departmental and local policy.
• Serves as the representative for the facility in establishing and maintaining contact with local community groups which are interested in civil rights and/or equal opportunity.
• Serves as technical advisor to the facilitys Special Emphasis Programs.
• Creates advertisement programs flyers and pamphlets for all elements of the Diversity Program.
• Provides sound technical advice to management and employees or applicants regarding human resources management program requirements and issues.

Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Subject to change based upon facility needs.
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Subject to change based upon the needs of the facility.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Specialist/PD037250
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/15/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education s described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have oat least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-9 in the Federal Service that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Patient Representative/Advocate. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Applies comprehensive knowledge of laws regulations and policies as related to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and practices; Skilled in conducting interviews to obtain information and information relevance of information relative to answering specific questions/solving routine problems; Advises management on actions in supporting affirmative actions and devising strategies of handling EEO discrimination complaints; Recommends changes in employment policies and practices; Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing and brief management officials at the facility level. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR
• Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field related to this position that demonstrates knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR
• Combination: Equivalent Combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience (beyond the first two graduate years or 36 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Administrative Law
• Analytical Thinking
• Communications
• Planning and Evaluating

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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: This work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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