Equal Opportunity Assistant (OA)

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is recruiting one Equal Opportunity Assistant within the Office of the Executive Director. The incumbent provides technical support to the EEO Specialist and EEO Officer within GLA’s EEO Program Office. The position supports the EEO and conflict resolution program through technical assistance, program initiatives, employee and applicant guidance, alternative dispute resolution coordination, training and presentation support, and administrative research and tracking. The work is performed onsite, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The administrative work is primarily sedentary, with some walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items and setting up training or conference rooms.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• For current or former federal employees subject to the time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-05 for a GS-06 position, with supporting SF-50 documentation.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05, including experience relevant to EEO and conflict-resolution technical assistance, complaint procedures and rights, workplace discrimination laws and regulations, EEO administrative support, program data collection and tracking, or related work.
• Experience using MS Excel and MS Access or comparable spreadsheet and database software to develop presentations and graphically display data, and MS PowerPoint or comparable graphics software to develop presentation materials is listed among examples of specialized experience.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements, including acceptable identification.
• Participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in various aspects of the EEO and conflict resolution program.
• Assist with implementing initiatives needed to carry out the medical center EEO Program’s mission.
• Advise employees and applicants on complex EEO matters.
• Explain EEO complaint procedures, rights, and responsibilities.
• Assist with coordinating alternative dispute resolution services related to EEO and workplace conflicts.
• Assist the EEO Program Manager and/or other EEO Specialists with presentations, training modules, and case briefings, ensuring they are planned and presented in a high-quality and timely manner consistent with program goals and mission.
• Collect, compile, research, and track EEO and related regulations, data, and program information.
• Maintain an automated system for tracking deadlines and progress on annual and quarterly reports, project milestones, progress reports, funding accomplishments, and compliance strategies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Possible credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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