Job summary

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Major duties

Serve as Equal Employment Specialist performing activity EEO program development, administrative, evaluative, and advisory functions, with duties as a Disability Program Coordinator, handling complex reasonable accommodations (RA). Receives, processes, coordinates, and documents RA requests about equipment, software, and training. This includes coordination with managers, supervisors, employees, and other offices/organizations as required. Reviews medical documentation submitted about RA requests and applies the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable sources to make or advise on RA determinations. Consults with the Centers Medical Doctor on difficult cases as needed and coordinates requests for adaptive equipment, working with the organizations Information Resources (J6) personnel for all IT communications equipment and CAP equipment. Provide guidance and direction regarding the Affirmative Employment Program (MD-715), Special Emphasis Programs, and EEO Out-reach Programs to management, employees, the union, Special Emphasis Program (SEP) Committees. Review personnel administration policies and programs for impact on underrepresentation of targeted groups and provide recommendations for improvements. Develop and plan all aspects of assigned program activities. Conduct projects to solve broad, difficult, and complex EEO problems through systemic fact-finding, analysis, and consulting efforts. Develop innovative plans and strategies for the recruitment of underrepresented groups with special efforts.

Qualification

To qualify for an Equal Employment Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and, that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or, equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications and, any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Developing methods/ways to improve representation for underrepresented groups throughout the workforce. Identifying causes of equal employment opportunity barriers such as policies or widespread practices. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Program Management Communications Analysis and Research Reporting Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.