EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST (GENERALIST)

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The position is located in the NEXCOM Equal Employment Opportunity Office and serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist on the EEO staff. The purpose of the position is to lead the internal EEO Specialist process, EEO complaints, coordinating Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR developing and providing EEO Training, maintaining EEO data, conducting workforce analysis, and reviewing EEO case law. This position will report to the EEO Complaints Manager.

Requirements

Three years of experience in administrative, investigative, technical, or other responsible work that demonstrated possession of: skill in written and oral expression; skill in investigating and analyzing problems; skill to read, understand, interpret, and explain technical material such as written regulations, laws, or court decisions; skill in working effectively with others, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Three years of progressively responsible experience, including work of an analytical and interpretative nature.
Demonstrated possession of: knowledge of the principles, practice, laws, regulations, and methods of Federal EEO; knowledge of the ADR Program; skill in analyzing organizational policies and practices and proposing solutions to workplace disputes and EEO problems; skill in serving as a convener; skill in coaching people and managing subordinate staff; and knowledge of the particular employment problems.

Nice To Haves

1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.

Responsibilities

Administers the EEO informal and formal complaints processing, including counseling, coordinating ADR, and investigations. The incumbent attempts to achieve an effective resolution during the informal stage.
Monitors complaints to ensure effective and efficient completion, and takes appropriate actions to expedite complaint processing when necessary. Incumbent is also responsible for compiling, reporting, and analyzing statistical data to evaluate the program's effectiveness, identify trends, and determine problem areas.
Establishes the facts, analyzes and evaluates complaints, and negotiates informal adjustments with the complainant and management whenever possible. Consults with cognizant line officials to develop a resolution to complaints of discrimination and prepares a final recommendation to the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (DEEOO) for acceptance or dismissal.
Assesses vulnerabilities for DEEOO and recommends management action to final resolution/settlement. Reviews the Report of Investigation to ensure reports are complete and adequately address the issues raised. Ensures that EEO complaints alleging sexual harassment are properly handled and that appropriate notification requirements are met.
Works with the ADR Program Manager to coordinate and implement effective use of the ADR Program for workplace discrimination complaints. Incumbent may serve as an ADR Convener and uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to market the use of ADR to parties in dispute.
Encourages the use of ADR by explaining the advantages and describing the applicable ADR methods to be used. The incumbent assists the parties in clarifying their interests and identifying various resolution options. Incumbent works closely with management officials, employees, subject-matter experts, union officials, and personnel. Incumbent is also responsible for entering statistical ADR information into databases, compiling reports, and analyzing statistical data. May also conduct ADR training for various locations within assigned areas.
Providing advice, guidance, and assistance on efforts to establish and maintain a model EEO program in accordance with EEOC and DON requirements, including (but not limited to) proactively preventing unlawful discrimination, implementing effective accountability measures, and conducting annual self-assessment of the EEO program.
Participates in the analysis of management practices, organizational structures, employment patterns, and lines of progression to determine their impact on equal employment opportunity.
Reviews civilian personnel administrative policies and programs and recommends to the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (DEEOO) on actions.
Serves on temporary and permanent committees established as either decision-making or recommending bodies on matters concerning position management, recruitment, training, promotion, job design, and reduction-in-force as requested.
Manages and directs the development and implementation of Command EEO policies and procedures to effectively deal with the prevention/elimination of unlawful discrimination affecting serviced activities.
Ensure that EEO training is seamlessly woven throughout all employment-related training and deployment of training as determined. In consultation with the DEEOO, develops EEO training for supervisory and non-supervisory employees, including the crafting and presentation of curricula. Presentations on Prevention of Sexual Harassment, No Fear, EEO ADR, and Reasonable Accommodation are examples of this.
Enters, tracks, monitors, and maintains accuracy of EEO data in all DON-mandated systems (e.g., ETK, IRCMS, FEDSEP, etc.).
On a regular and recurring basis, review EEO laws, court decisions, regulations, and personnel policies to determine impact on serviced activities and recommend appropriate program and policy changes.
May be responsible for supervisory responsibilities for subordinate staff where applicable, including but not limited to setting priorities and deadlines, and establishing initial assignments.
Incumbent works under the supervision of the EEO Complaints Manager, who assists in implementing and executing overall program SMART goals and objectives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.