Equal Employment Specialist

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget, Office of Civil Rights. The role may be filled in Washington, D.C., or at the selectee’s current employee duty station. It is not a remote position; the selectee will remain at their current duty station. The duties are suitable for telework, subject to supervisory approval. At the GS-14 full performance level, the specialist manages complex equal employment opportunity matters, provides expert guidance, oversees compliance with EEO decisions and agreements, delivers training, and analyzes program data. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level; education cannot substitute for experience. Salary in Washington, D.C. is $143,913 to $187,093 per annum; salary elsewhere varies based on the current duty station. The role may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must submit all required documents and a completed questionnaire.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.
• Must meet competitive Time-in-Grade requirements, where applicable.
• Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 or comparable experience outside Federal service. Required experience includes collaborating with EEO staff and stakeholders on cases, projects, and program initiatives; providing accurate EEO guidance and escalating complex or sensitive issues; and conducting legal research using current EEO authorities to draft legally supported decisions, briefs, reports, and other EEO documents.
• Resume must state full-time or 40 hours per week, or part-time with hours worked per week, for applicants who are not current Federal employees. Current Federal employees whose resumes omit weekly hours must submit a non-award SF-50; periods of military service may be documented with a DD-214 or Statement of Service.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications by November 6, 2026, unless otherwise stated.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex EEO complaints from intake and informal counseling through resolution, prepare legally sufficient acceptance and dismissal decisions, and maintain timely, accurate case records in the DOI tracking system.
• Assess Reports of Investigation for legal sufficiency; conduct legal research and analysis; and prepare Final Agency Decisions, appellate briefs, procedural dismissals, compensatory damages decisions, and settlement breach determinations.
• Provide authoritative guidance to DOI leadership, supervisors, and employees on complex EEO laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and emerging issues, and develop strategies to prevent and address workplace discrimination.
• Oversee Department-wide implementation and compliance with settlement agreements, Final Agency Decisions, EEOC Administrative Judge orders, and Office of Federal Sector rulings; monitor corrective actions, resolve compliance issues, and ensure required remedies are completed timely and fully.
• Design, develop, and deliver EEO training for DOI managers, employees, and OCR practitioners on the EEO complaint process, sexual harassment, reasonable accommodation, accessibility, and anti-discrimination laws.
• Analyze complaint trends and program data to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities; lead cross-functional special project teams; and prepare management documents, briefing materials, and mandatory compliance reports for OCR leadership, DOI leadership, and the EEOC.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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