Lead Eeo Specialist

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation•District of Columbia, DC

About The Position

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s (PBGC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO). The Lead EEO Specialist leads staff and agency-wide initiatives, oversees affirmative employment and EEO complaint programs, and develops or revises policies and procedures. The role includes analyzing workforce and employee data, employment practices, surveys, and program evidence; preparing required reports; coordinating complaint-system operations; and advising agency managers and employees on EEO matters and complaint resolution.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private-sector experience administering and evaluating EEO programs; analyzing workforce data, barriers, or employment trends; and providing technical guidance on complex EEO complaint processing, policies, or regulatory requirements under 29 CFR Part 1614 and Management Directive 110.
Subject-matter expertise with electronic EEO complaint-tracking case-management systems, including data integrity, reporting, and system improvements.
Experience preparing the 462 report and annual and quarterly No FEAR reports.
Current Federal employees must provide proof of at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in Federal service; this must be documented in the resume and on an SF-50.
All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
A one-year probationary period is required unless completed during prior Federal service.

Responsibilities

Lead EEO Specialists and other staff in planning and completing agency-wide EEO initiatives; communicate objectives and deadlines, distribute and balance assignments, monitor progress and quality, coach staff, arrange training, and report accomplishments and resource needs to the OEEO Director.
Oversee the affirmative employment program, including barrier and trend analyses, and evaluate EEO program effectiveness.
Analyze workforce and employee data, surveys, and employment practices; manage preparation of the MD-715, 462, and No FEAR reports; oversee OEEO contributions to FEORP and disabled-veterans affirmative employment reports and plans; and recommend and monitor corrective actions.
Oversee EEO complaint processing, case resources, counselor training, complaint tracking, and reporting.
Lead and coordinate complaint-system operations with IT staff, vendors, and EEOC representatives; brief the OEEO Director on sensitive cases; and advise managers and employees on complaint resolution and appropriate use of alternative dispute resolution.
Review EEO laws, decisions, personnel policies, and program evidence to determine effects on agency operations.
Develop or revise EEO policies, procedures, program plans, and written recommendations; document findings and corrective actions; and coordinate implementation with management and other offices.