Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

Drug Enforcement Administration • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of the Administrator, Equal Employment Opportunity Staff. This position's primary purpose is to serve as an advisor and consultant with respect to EEO to the Administrator and Senior Executives throughout the Agency.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-14 grade level in 1) Served as an advisor to agency leadership on EEO program compliance; 2) Assisted managers in developing and carrying out affirmative action plans and in dealing with systemic and/or compliance problems; 3) Advised and provided counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management; and 4) Directed and managed an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office, Complaint Processing (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and related), Alternate Dispute Resolution, Reasonable Accommodation, and Civil Rights (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and related) Programs in compliance with 29 CFR 1614; and 5) Established operational guidelines, objectives, and procedures for achieving EEO solutions.
• Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Responsible for executing the day-to-day operations and provides support to Agency staff engaged in programs or activities that includes the full range of personnel, employment and management issues.
• Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
• Evaluates legislative and program changes to assess their impact on organizational policies and goals, developing strategic alternatives as needed.
• Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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