Equal Employment Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Iowa City, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The position serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist for the assigned VA Medical Center. The employee assists the EEO Manager in planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of the Affirmative Employment and Equal Employment Opportunity Programs in the organization. The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) consists of a comprehensive Tertiary Care Level I VA Health Care System; eleven VA Clinics and two Homeless Veterans Outreach Centers and has an affiliate agreement with the top ranked University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. ICVAHCS is home to the Center for Access & Delivery Research and Evaluation (CADRE), one of the largest research departments in the VA. CADRE is an energetic and upbeat organization with 18 core investigators, 29 affiliate or associate investigators, 3 Career Development Awardees, 5 VA Quality Scholars, over 50 research personnel, and over 40 funded projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09.
• GS-09 Minimum Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is defined as interpreting/applying equal employment opportunity policies/procedures; advising management on specific actions in support of EEO related activities; analyzing data to formulate reports; employing the methods and techniques typical of the program including factfinding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; assisting with creating trainings for staff.
• GS-09 Minimum Qualifications: Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• GS-09 Minimum Qualifications: Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year of graduate education.
• GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is defined as assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of equal employment opportunity policies/procedures; advising management on specific actions in support of affirmative action and/or discrimination complaints; analyzing data/preparing reports concerning an EEO program; employing the methods and techniques typical of the program including factfinding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; maintaining appropriate contact with officials pertaining to the EEO discrimination complaint process and other related EEO Program matters; providing trainings to staff regarding a variety of EEO or related activities.
• GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related.
• GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
• 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

• Provide a wide range of administrative and technical support while performing a variety of duties to ensure that all EEO Program activities are administered and implemented to the organization's leadership, staff, and employees.
• Provide advice regarding a broad range of EEO and Affirmative Employment issues impacting the organization.
• Maintain statistical data regarding the discrimination complaint process.
• Conduct analysis of trends regarding demographic data.
• Coordinate and plan the logistics for meetings, training, and performing all other related duties associated with the EEO program.
• Prepare correspondence for signature of senior level officials.
• Provide advisory services to all levels of management regarding the requirements and implications of the office services provided.
• Draft various EEO reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level