Supervisory Equal Opportunity Investigator (Local Director)

• Supervises and provides substantive technical and administrative guidance to a staff of investigators, investigator support assistants, and other support staff.
• 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.
• Conducts periodic staff meetings to provide general advice and information to subordinates on the technical aspects of investigations, charge/complaint processing, and administrative responsibilities.
• Ensures that settlements are negotiated and that investigators review compliance with the terms of negotiated settlements and conciliation agreements.
• Participates with higher level managers in establishing procedures to ensure achievement of District and agency goals and objectives.
• Recommends changes in investigative and operational procedures to meet the agency's mission.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors all enforcement and case development activities of the Local Office.
• Assigns cases for investigation and analysis. Ensures that cases are investigated expeditiously, quality standards are maintained, and laws and applicable precedents are properly interpreted and applied.
• Reviews investigative files on an ongoing basis to ensure proper application of the theories of employment discrimination laws and that sufficient information has been obtained.
• Ensures that staff adheres to all EEOC guidelines, rules, regulations, orders, and precedents in the daily performance and completion of investigative duties and administrative functions.

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.
• Schedule Policy/Career employees are not subject to a trial period under 5 C.F.R. Part 11.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable.
• Your employment in this position will be at-will.
• Merit Systems Protection Board appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position.
• Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of Civil Rights.

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 performing substantive investigative work involving enforcement and case development and case management as it relates to employment discrimination complaints.

Applicants must meet all 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.

This is a Schedule Policy/Career position. Schedule Policy/Career is an excepted service schedule for career positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character (policy-influencing positions) as defined by Executive Order 13957, as amended, and 5 C.F.R. § 213.3601. Schedule Policy/Career positions are not required to personally or politically support the current President or the policies of the current administration. Further, all actions taken under this policy must be carried out fairly, transparently, and in strict adherence to applicable laws. Employees in Schedule Policy/Career positions must faithfully implement administration policies to the best of their ability, consistent with their constitutional oath and the vesting of executive authority solely in the President. Failure to do so is grounds for dismissal.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements outlined in this announcement. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) or SME Panel will be utilized to assist in the technical evaluation of candidates' qualifications. Applicants who meet these requirements will be certified and referred to the selecting official.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Analytical Skill
• Knowledge of EEOC laws
• Negotiation Skills
• Oral and Written Communication
• Supervisory Skills

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040280

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

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.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position.
2. Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.
3. Current or Former Federal Employees (if applicable) - please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which preferably shows your current title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). If your current grade is not your highest permanent grade held, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing your highest grade held.
4. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
5. Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch within the last 5 years, you must disclose this in your application package.

Failure to submit documents required may result in loss of consideration.

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