Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Civil Rights)
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
As a Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Civil Rights) at the GSyou will be part of the Workforce Engagement & Accommodation Resources Division Office for Civil Rights U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on matters regarding all aspects of promoting equal employment opportunity (EEO) throughout the agency and to manage all engagement and accommodation programs training and initiatives at the EEOC.
- Supervises plans directs and evaluates a divisions reasonable accommodation and accessibility programs; assigns work evaluates performance resolves grievances recommends selections and oversees employee training and development.
- Serves as legal adviser to the Division Director on complex legal issues and practical impacts involving the administration interpretation and enforcement of Title VII EPA ADEA GINA ADA and applicable State and local laws.
- Ensures budgetary support and execution for engagement and accommodation programs; develops training to strengthen EEO compliance; provides direction and resources and establishes program objectives priorities and parameters.
- Develops disability employment guidelines practices and procedures; ensures compliance with laws regulations executive orders.
- Coordinates accessibility and technology accommodation programs with the Chief Information Officer including assistive technology ergonomics Section 508 compliance and CAP ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Must have an Active BAR Membership in Good Standing. If selected must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with EEOC
- This position is in the Excepted Service
For the GS-14:You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association be an active member of the BAR and have three (3) years of professional legal experience with at least one year being equivalent to the GS-13 level.
Professional legal education above the first professional law degree may be substituted for experience required as follows:(a) The second professional law degree (LL.M) may be substituted for one year of experience (b) The third law degree (J.S.D) may be substituted for one year of experience beyond the LL.M.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g. time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
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.
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the EEOC.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form please refer to the agency contact information.
Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.
Veterans Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however the EEOC considers veterans preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g. the DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.
All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g. arrests charges convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service 1-.
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.
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