Disability Employment Program Manager

Federal Trade Commission • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED), Human Capital Management Office (HCMO). The Disability Employment Program Manager develops, implements, and operates the Disability Employment program, with the goal of improving hiring opportunities, advancement, and retention for people with disabilities. The position reports to the Director, Performance Management.

The manager advises the Director of Performance Management and Chief Human Capital Officer on disability employment matters, including reasonable accommodation procedures and employment of people with disabilities. The role develops and delivers training, provides guidance and technical assistance to managers and employees, serves as the deciding official on reasonable accommodation requests from applicants, and reviews the agency’s related processes and policies.

The manager also coordinates recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, and community outreach; represents the agency before the EEOC, OPM, and other interagency groups; prepares required disability employment reports; and establishes tracking systems for reasonable accommodation requests. The position may also involve conferences, written guidance and reports, and special projects.

Requirements

• At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Experience with disability-related federal laws, including the ADA, ADAAA, and Rehabilitation Act, and the ability to apply legislation to agency programs and resolve reasonable accommodation requests.
• Skill in developing and evaluating disability policies and training, along with strong knowledge of federal personnel practices to identify and address EEO barriers.
• U.S. citizenship by the vacancy closing date.
• Must undergo a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may apply.
• Résumé and supporting documents are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director, Performance Management, and Chief Human Capital Officer on Disability Program matters, including reasonable accommodation procedures and disability employment.
• Develop and deliver training on reasonable accommodation procedures and hiring programs and resources for recruiting, developing, and retaining people with disabilities.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to managers and supervisors on reasonable accommodation requests and procedures, and advise managers, supervisors, and employees on their roles and responsibilities.
• Serve as a resource on disability issues affecting the agency and decide reasonable accommodation requests from applicants.
• Review and analyze reasonable accommodation processes and procedures and the recruitment, retention, and development of individuals with disabilities.
• Communicate program objectives to agency leaders and promote management awareness of agency goals for hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Share information with management, employees, and community organizations to enhance employment of people with disabilities.
• Represent the agency before the EEOC, OPM, and other interagency workgroups and councils on disability employment policy.
• Serve as Selective Placement Coordinator and provide recruitment, placement, and affirmative employment advisory services.
• Develop and implement community outreach programs to identify candidates with disabilities and disabled veterans.
• Prepare, certify, and submit annual EEOC Management Directive 715 disability employment sections and other required federal disability employment reports.
• Establish and maintain systems to track reasonable accommodation requests; review progress and prepare correspondence, reports, position papers, and policy guidance.
• Represent the agency at conferences, seminars, and meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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