LEAD EEO SPECIALIST

LEAD EEO SPECIALIST Summary This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO). Duties The candidate selected for this position will: Lead Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialists and other staff in planning and completing agency-wide EEO initiatives. Communicate objectives and deadlines, distribute and balance assignments, monitor progress and quality, coach staff, arrange training, and report accomplishments and resource needs to the OEEO Director. Oversee the affirmative employment program including barrier and trend analyses and evaluate EEO program effectiveness. Analyze workforce and employee data, surveys, and employment practices; manage preparation of Management Directive 715 (MD-715), 462 report, and the No FEAR reports, oversees OEEO's contribution to the Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP), and disabled veterans affirmative employment reports and plans; and recommend and monitor corrective actions. Oversee EEO complaint processing, case resources, counselor training, and complaint tracking and reporting. Lead and coordinate complaint system operations with IT staff, vendors, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) representatives; brief the OEEO Director on sensitive cases; and advise managers and employees on complaint resolution and appropriate use of alternative dispute resolution. Review EEO laws, decisions, personnel policies, and program evidence to determine effects on agency operations. Develop or revise EEO policies, procedures, program plans, and written recommendations; document findings and corrective actions; and coordinate implementation with management and other offices. Requirements Conditions of employment • 1-year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications and/or education for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the private sector administering and evaluating equal employment opportunity programs; analyzing workforce data, barriers, or employment trends; and providing technical guidance on complex EEO complaint processing matters, policies, or regulatory requirements under 29 CFR Part 1614 an the Management Directive 110 subject matter expert experience for electronic EEO complaint tracking case management systems including data integrity, reporting, and system improvements. preparation of the 462 report and the annual and quarterly No FEAR reports. Examples include: leading EEO projects or guiding staff; preparing EEO program analyses and reports; serving as the principal subject matter expert for a complaints management system; overseeing complaint processing and tracking; and recommending improvements to EEO policies, practices, or procedures. Time-In-Grade Requirement: In order to be eligible for this position, all current Federal employees must provide proof of meeting the time-in-grade requirement (i.e., at least 52 weeks of experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service). This information must be in both your resume and on an SF-50. Those who do not provide proof of having met the time-in-grade requirement will be deemed ineligible for this position. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Education NO EDUCATION IS REQUIRED. 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 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. Review our Benefits for information on the major Agency benefits offered. 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.