Equal Employment Manager

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is recruiting an Equal Employment Manager (EEO) under the Office of the Executive Director. The incumbent manages the facility’s EEO program and is responsible to the Facility Director for program development, administration, evaluation, and preventive advisory functions, including review of systemic problems and case-focused issues. The role may include relocation or recruitment incentives for highly qualified applicants; these incentives and Permanent Change of Station authorization may be available.

The manager leads EEO program activities and staff, develops facility-wide analyses and policies, addresses discrimination complaints and barriers, and advises the facility’s EEO Committee. The role also includes developing an alternative dispute resolution program and delivering required workplace-harassment prevention orientation and refresher training.

This is not a virtual position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The regular work involves desk work, conferences and meetings, and occasional visits to worksites. Occasional use of an automobile or public transportation may be required; no special physical exertion is required.

The position is at the GS-13 level. Applicants must meet the specialized experience and, where applicable, time-in-grade requirements. There is no educational substitution at this grade level. The appointment includes a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be able to complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel employee.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• For GS-13 qualification, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 in the normal line of progression is required. Examples include experience with equal employment, regulations, complex problem resolution, advising Federal managers, sensitive EEO matters, EEO laws and policies, affirmative action plans, and GEMS.
• Current Federal employees and other applicable applicants must meet the GS-13 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-12; supporting SF-50 documentation is required.
• Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
• Applicants must meet all requirements by the announcement closing date of October 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire subordinate staff in accordance with merit staffing procedures and equal employment opportunity guidelines.
• Ensure fair and equitable practices for supervised employees in selection for training, promotions, awards, recognition, and career development opportunities.
• Develop and conduct facility-wide analyses of EEO issues and programs, including reviews of systemic problems.
• Develop strategies for handling discrimination complaints, investigate discriminatory practices, and develop and implement policies to address and resolve discriminatory barriers for Special Emphasis Programs.
• Develop, plan, direct, coordinate, review, monitor, evaluate, and update EEO program activities.
• Develop facility-level EEO procedures and policies and assess their effectiveness.
• Serve as technical advisor to the facility’s EEO Committee and establish and implement a recognition program for significant contributions to the Federal EEO Committee.
• Improve workforce representation of minorities, people with disabilities, women, and other Special Emphasis groups, and reduce or eliminate potential discrimination complaints.
• Develop an Alternative Dispute Resolution program to resolve issues in controversy without litigation.
• Conduct required new-employee orientation on prevention of workplace harassment and ensure refresher training for all employees every two years.
• Arrange training and provide leadership and administrative supervision to EEO advisory committees, technical assistants, and designated EEO staff involved in planning, counseling, investigations, personnel, and legal matters.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, with eligibility depending on position type.
• Selected applicants may qualify for annual leave accrual credit based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
• Permanent Change of Station may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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