Equal Employment Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing publishing storage and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic inventive individual looking for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Government Publishing Office in Washington District of Columbia.
- Reviews current Agency Reasonable Accommodations (RA) policies and procedures and ensures compliance with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and applicable laws and statutes.
- Provides technical advice and guidance to management employees applicants human resources officials and advocacy groups on issues impacting individuals with disabilities.
- Reviews supporting documentation to identify effective accommodation options.
- Serves as an instructor delivering training on EEO laws anti-harassment requirements reasonable accommodation procedures and related compliance topics.
- Provides guidance to supervisors managers and employees regarding EEO laws procedures and responsibilities.
- You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
- Selectee may be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigation for Suitability.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify.
To qualify for the Equal Employment Specialist PGyou must meet the following requirements:
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes:
1) Providing guidance to supervisors managers and employees regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws procedures and responsibilities; AND
2) Communicating with various customers to gather necessary information ensuring the processing requests of reasonable accommodation and accessibility; AND
3) Supporting agency awareness of EEO program requirements and/or procedures through advisory services including informational programs educational seminars training sessions or individual consultations.
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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/24/2026) to be considered.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Employment of Relatives:
Section 3110 of Title 5 U.S. Code prohibits a Federal official from appointing promoting or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises addition Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5 U.S. Code makes it a prohibited personnel practice for a person in authority to appoint employ promote advance or advocate for the appointment employment promotion or advancement of a relative. For further information visit: and Life Balance:
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail MARC VRE etc.).
Background Investigation for a Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
The selectee will work shift 1.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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