Program Specialist (Investigator/ADR)

Government Publishing Office•Washington, DC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Agency Equal Employment Opportunity at the Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. The Program Specialist conducts investigations into complex employment discrimination and harassment cases and provides alternative dispute resolution services for workplace and program-related needs. The role also includes preparing and delivering briefings, seminars, training, and discussion sessions on investigative practices and techniques; advising staff on employee engagement, disputes, working conditions, discrimination, and harassment; and preparing detailed investigative plans and reports covering the relevant facts and issues. The position requires a Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation. Selectees work shift 1 and may be required to work overtime. This is an essential personnel position. A one-year probationary period may be required, and a confidential financial disclosure report may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements: one year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service.
For PG-12: One year of specialized experience at the PG-11 (or equivalent) level or higher, including developing and enhancing strategies and procedures for investigating and responding to workplace harassment allegations; preparing workplace investigative plans and reports (with a writing sample); training varied audiences on anti-harassment investigations and conflict-resolution strategies; implementing and evaluating federal anti-harassment policies and procedures; and mediation experience.
For PG-13: One year of specialized experience at the PG-12 (or equivalent) level or higher, including extensive federal workplace investigations and report preparation (with a writing sample); developing, implementing, and evaluating federal anti-harassment policies and procedures for complex allegations and corrective measures; experience with ADR techniques including mediation, facilitation, and negotiation; developing and delivering training on human leadership, workplace engagement, conflict resolution, and anti-harassment for varied audiences; and skill with record management systems.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of 11/03/2026.
Males born after 12/03/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Conduct all aspects of investigations into complex employment discrimination and harassment cases.
Provide alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for workplace and program-related needs.
Prepare, organize, and deliver briefings, seminars, training, and discussion sessions focused on investigative practices and techniques.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff regarding employee engagement, disputes, working conditions, discrimination, or harassment.
Prepare detailed investigative plans and reports that thoroughly cover the facts and issues relevant to the charge or complaint.