• Lead the OFS in accomplishing its mission through consulting with and providing advice and assistance to the Chair, Commissioners, other Office Directors, and other federal agencies in administering the EEO process for the federal sector.
• Manage OFS Associate Directors in accomplishing their divisions’ specific responsibilities.
• In coordination with the Chair, establish priorities for the Office of Federal Sector.
• Develop and recommend EEOC policy governing the processing of appeals and petitions for review. Oversee projects related to complaint or appeal processing and inter-office or interagency coordination.
• Recommend the development of procedures and regulations for processing appeals, for consideration by the Office of Legal Counsel.
• Review and make determinations on recommendations to refer cases back to agencies or to the Merit Systems Protection Board for additional evidence.
• Take final action on, and issue on behalf of the EEOC, all decisions and Orders not specifically reserved for Commission consideration.
• Recommend proposed decisions and Orders to EEOC Commissioners on matters reserved for Commission consideration.
• Manage, coordinate, and direct the EEOC's administrative federal enforcement and government affirmative employment programs.
• Provide federal research services to the Chair and Commissioners at their request.
• Coordinate various administrative functions of the Office with staff and Associate Directors.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• 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.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

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 ECQs or the TQs.

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

TQ 1: Federal Sector EEO Policy, Appeals, and Regulatory Leadership: Demonstrated executive-level experience managing large-scale federal administrative enforcement and affirmative employment programs, including setting organizational priorities, directing program operations, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Experience must include overseeing program evaluation systems, coordinating cross-office initiatives, managing fiscal and personnel resources, and leading the development and implementation of government-wide EEO oversight, reporting, and accountability frameworks.

TQ 2: Executive Management of Federal Enforcement and Affirmative Employment Programs: Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and direct federal sector enforcement and government-wide affirmative employment initiatives, including the development and execution of policies, procedures, and management directives required under Title VII, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Rehabilitation Act, PWFA, and GINA. Experience must include establishing program priorities; issuing orders and instructions on behalf of the agency; and ensuring that federal departments and agencies comply with EEOC regulations, reporting requirements, and oversight expectations. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in integrating research, data systems, and evaluation methodologies to strengthen federal sector compliance; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to implement core processing and affirmative employment systems; and providing authoritative guidance to senior leadership on emerging legal and policy issues.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the TQ requirements listed above, all new entrants into the 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.

There are five ECQs:

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an Office of Personnel Management (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.

For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review OPM's Guide to Executive Qualifications at Executive Core Qualifications


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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the ECQs and TQs listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your 2-page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the SES must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

2. VACANCY QUESTIONS/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:

• CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

4. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.

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