Affirmative Employment Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Small Business and Civil Rights and performs the full range of duties related to the Affirmative Employment Program. The specialist helps plan, coordinate, implement, and track agency program activities, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Minority Serving Institution Program (MSIP), and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), while supporting compliance with federal requirements.

The role supports development of program initiatives, plans, and strategies; identifies and resolves complex EEO workplace issues; and works with the AE Program Manager to plan and manage projects, resolve problems, and meet program objectives. The specialist also provides information and advice to agency offices, management, leadership, employees, and stakeholders on NRC EEO policies and programs.

Duties include supporting outreach and oversight, conducting or assisting with EEO training and information-sharing events, analyzing program data and trends, and making recommendations for improvement. The specialist conducts civil rights compliance reviews of NRC-conducted and financially assisted programs and activities, makes referrals for mediation or investigation when warranted, develops forms and materials for beneficiaries, and provides technical assistance regarding civil rights statutes and NRC regulations.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, drug testing, and the ability to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements. The selectee must serve a one- or two-year trial period. Situational telework may be available in accordance with agency policy.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience designing, leading, evaluating, and managing comprehensive EEO and affirmative employment programs.
• Experience interpreting Federal EEO laws and management directives, such as Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and ADEA.
• Experience conducting workforce data and barrier analyses.
• Experience authoring or implementing MD-715 reports and affirmative action plans.
• Experience providing authoritative technical advice to management on regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement, training, or targeted recruitment initiatives.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements; a transferable security clearance or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
• Must complete pre-appointment drug testing and serve a one- or two-year trial period.
• Qualifications must be met no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
• All resume information must be true and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, implementation, and tracking of agency affirmative employment program activities and projects, including EEO, MSIP, and LEP.
• Assist in developing program initiatives, plans, and strategies.
• Anticipate, recognize, and resolve complex EEO workplace issues related to policies, principles, and processes.
• Work with the AE Program Manager to prioritize, plan, schedule, and manage assigned projects, including resolving problems and directing work needed to meet objectives and complete projects on time.
• Complete special assignments or projects as directed by the Program Manager, Deputy Director, or Director.
• Provide input to the Program Manager and other management officials on the status of protected groups at the NRC.
• Assist with internal agency outreach and oversight to coordinate and support consistent execution of EEO strategies in accordance with agency plans, directives, and federal requirements.
• Assist with or conduct EEO training, presentations, workshops, seminars, forums, lunch-and-learns, and other information-sharing events.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from various systems against established metrics to assess progress and recommend program improvements.
• Provide written and verbal advice and assistance to NRC offices, management, leadership, employees, and stakeholders on NRC EEO policies and programs.
• Conduct pre- and post-civil-rights compliance reviews of NRC-conducted and financially assisted programs and activities.
• Refer compliance-related matters for mediation or investigation when warranted.
• Develop and distribute forms and materials to help beneficiaries prepare reports and other required documents.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance concerning compliance with civil rights statutes and NRC regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
• Annual (vacation) leave and paid sick leave
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed