Summary

As the Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (OCRE), you will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Department's civil rights and Equal Employment Opportunity programs. The Director, OCRE advises senior Treasury leadership on policy, program implementation, and organizational accountability while ensuring compliance with Federal civil rights laws and strengthening organizational accountability.

Duties

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As the Director, OCRE you will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Providing executive leadership for the Department-wide civil rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, establishing strategic priorities, performance goals, and long-term initiatives that advance Treasury's mission and workforce objectives.
• Serving as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Management and other senior Departmental officials on civil rights, equal employment opportunity, organizational culture, accessibility, and related workforce policy matters.
• Directing the administration of Treasury's EEO complaint program, including oversight of discrimination complaint processing, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), complaint adjudication, and related compliance activities to ensure timely, fair, and legally sufficient resolution of complaints.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating Department-wide civil rights and EEO policies, programs, and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with Federal statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, Management Directives, and government-wide policy requirements.
• Leading organizational initiatives that strengthen accountability, improve program effectiveness, and promote a workplace culture that values integrity, accessibility, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Providing executive oversight for program planning, resource management, workforce development, and performance measurement to ensure efficient and effective delivery of civil rights and EEO services across the Department.
• Collaborating with Treasury bureaus, Departmental leadership, Federal agencies, oversight organizations, and external stakeholders to address emerging civil rights issues, develop innovative solutions, and advance government-wide equal employment opportunity objectives.
• Representing the Department before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), congressional staff, and other Federal organizations on significant civil rights, EEO, and workforce policy matters.
• Providing executive leadership in identifying and resolving complex, highly sensitive, and high-impact civil rights and equal employment opportunity issues affecting the Department, and making authoritative recommendations to senior leadership on policy, program, and operational matters.
• Promoting a high-performing organization by fostering collaboration, developing executive and managerial talent, encouraging innovation, and ensuring effective stewardship of human and financial resources in support of Treasury's strategic priorities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
• Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Qualifications

RESUME: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1 - Demonstrated experience and strong management skills and the ability to develop and implement an agency and/or bureau policy which integrates key federal EEO and civil rights program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.

TQ2 - Demonstrated expert knowledge of the EEO complaint process, as set out in 29 CFR 1614, and related laws and guidance, that will enable the incumbent to provide policy advice and guidance to the EEO community as well as managers and supervisors.

TQ3 - Demonstrated experience leading an equal opportunity and civil rights office for a large, geographically dispersed agency, bureau, or multi-level organization.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications: Highly qualified candidates may possess executive-level experience developing and leading enterprise-wide civil rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), external civil rights, accessibility, and workforce policy programs within the Federal Government or similarly complex organizations. Experience advising senior executives on strategic policy, regulatory compliance, organizational change, and workforce accountability is highly desirable. Relevant education in law, public administration, human resources, organizational leadership, or a related field may be beneficial. Such experience and education are not required conditions of eligibility or appointment.

Additional information

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.

Benefits

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