Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent provides complex EEO and HR management advisory and technical services to DoD management and subject-matter experts identifying and proposing solutions to significant DoD HR and EEO investigation issues which involve major projects to isolate and define unknown conditions, resolve critical problems, and/or develop new concepts and innovative approaches for the EEO and HR investigation programs.
Duties
As an Equal Opportunity Investigator at the GS-1860-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Planning and conducting independent investigations of the most high profile, controversial and technically complex EEO discrimination complaints as hostile work environment and harassment claims, and other unresolved dispute cases filed by employees. Obtaining sworn testimony through personal face-to-face interviews, fact finding conferences, telephone or video conference interviews, and interrogatories. Thoroughly researching and reviewing pertinent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Federal Court decisions and guidance. Analyzing information based on models of analysis, e.g. disparate treatment, disparate impact, hostile work environment, failure to reasonably accommodate, etc. Performing conflict resolution to effectively resolve disputed matters and to effectively deal with complainants, attorneys, witnesses and managers/supervisors.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Employee Relations Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies 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 ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.