Summary

As a Supervisory Equal Opportunity Investigator (Enforcement) at the GS-1860-13, you will be part of the Washington Field Office or the Chicago District Office, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will be responsible for providing guidance and direction to a staff of investigators, investigative support assistants, and other support staff.

Duties

• Supervises and provides substantive technical and administrative guidance to a staff of investigators, investigator support assistants, and clerical personnel.
• Reviews investigative files on an ongoing basis to ensure proper application of the theories of employment discrimination laws and that sufficient information is being requested and/or has been obtained.
• Ensures that staff adheres to all EEOC guidelines, rules, regulations, orders, and precedents in the daily performances and completion of investigative duties and administrative functions.
• Participates with higher level managers in establishing procedures to ensure achievement of District and agency goals and objectives and recommends changes in investigative and operational procedures to meet the agency's mission.
• Participates on management review teams, special program review projects, special investigative efforts, and in the design, development, and delivery of internal or external program training.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period

Qualifications

For the GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes experience analyzing, researching, and evaluating employment discrimination laws, regulations, or policies; planning and establishing priorities; and conducting investigations of employment discrimination.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 13 level.

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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites:

• Persons with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses
• Family of overseas employees
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA
• Foreign Service Employees

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/register/)

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.

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