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Summary This position is located in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and is responsible to monitor, identify, and recommend actions to improve effectiveness of the Agency Equal Employment Opportunity programs to eliminate discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability, and to maintain a work environment which is free from any form of unlawful discrimination. Responsibilities The incumbent is the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist and uses skills to develop new methods or procedures for handling precedent-setting cases. Some cases may impact many individuals or cause significant impact on the Agency. Reviews documents pertaining to policies and practices, and other Agency records. Conducts investigations and fact finding inquiries and is able to change course and approach in mid-investigation whenever necessary. Determines when evidence is sufficient and the investigation is complete. Conducts interviews and takes sworn testimony, collects and documents evidence, analyzes gathered information, documents all evidence in supporting work papers, and issues investigative reports, letters of findings, and other correspondence including memorandums, decisions, letters, and supporting documents citing specific testimonial and documentary evidence. Serves as an authority on equal opportunity and civil rights problems and needs for CSOSA. Advises EEO Director and managers in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating equal opportunity programs. Assists in identifying, defining and analyzing systemic barriers and problems to a discrimination free workplace. Assists in establishing policies, objectives, and procedures for achieving solutions, and oversees the Agency's affirmative action efforts. Provides CSOSA management with interpretations of policy and procedures when the issues involved are new, highly controversial, precedent setting issues that may involve more than one area of EEO policy. Provides EEO Director and managers with thorough and conclusive advice on the legal precedents and requirements of the equal employment opportunity program for CSOSA. Provides guidance in discrimination complaints. Evaluates the characteristics of the case and assists in determining the validity of the complaint. Provides information and briefs high-ranking management and union officials on EEO programs. Ensures that information communicates CSOSA's EEO policy and regulatory requirements. Prepares reports providing status of EEO programs and diversity and inclusion initiatives and programs. Evaluate reports and statistical data to identify trends or patterns related to implementation of EEO policies and practices and recommend corrective action when necessary. Provides training to EEO managers, supervisors and employees concerning their responsibilities in the implementation of the diversity employment program. Serves as the organization resources person and staff advisor on diversity issues. Coordinates Special Emphasis Programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. One year of specialized experience to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to develop, implement, and evaluate annual affirmative employment/action plans, which includes identifying barriers to affected groups, analyzing workforce statistics and population, conducting studies and surveys to identify systemic concerns and/or barriers to the recruitment and advancement of affected groups; prepare EEO statistical reports; interpreting and applying current Federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, statutes, executive orders, court decisions, and dispute resolution processes; responding to complaints of discrimination; ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity statutes, regulations, and case law; and serving as a technical representative for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity complaints. Applicant must provide a writing sample, not exceeding 10 pages. 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. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.