Equal Employment Specialist

The position serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist in the EEO Office and is responsible for assisting the EEO Manager in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and off-site facilities. The incumbent serves as a nonsupervisory Equal Employment Specialist reporting to the EEO Program Manager. The EEO Specialist applies Federal EEO laws, regulations, directives, and established VA/VHA procedures to difficult workplace issues.

Duties include but are not limited to: Complaint-Related Counseling, HPP Fact-Finding, and ADR Support - 45% The incumbent independently manages assigned HPP fact-finding activities within delegated authority. The incumbent receives or coordinates intake of reported harassing conduct; conducts an initial issue assessment; identifies the allegations requiring review; develops a fact-finding plan; identifies relevant witnesses, records, policies, electronic information, and other evidence; conducts neutral, structured interviews; reviews and analyzes documentary and testimonial information; develops timelines; identifies factual gaps; and prepares complete, objective fact-finding reports. The incumbent independently manages the operational progress of assigned HPP fact­finding matters, including case tracking, scheduling, documentation, records preservation, and coordination with responsible officials. The incumbent evaluates available information, identifies factual inconsistencies or additional information needed, conducts appropriate follow-up, and prepares factual findings and recommendations for management consideration. The incumbent identifies recurring themes, procedural weaknesses, and training needs and recommends preventive actions and process improvements. The incumbent independently performs complaint-related counseling and administrative fact-finding for assigned EEO matters within delegated authority. The work includes receiving and assessing concerns; identifying relevant issues, witnesses, records, policies, practices, and timelines; conducting neutral, structured interviews; reviewing and reconciling documentary and testimonial information; assessing relevance and completeness; and preparing counselor's reports, chronologies, inquiry summaries, and other required case-related products. The incumbent coordinates certified mediation and ADR activities, including mediation­-readiness materials, scheduling, participant preparation, documentation, and follow-up. The incumbent supports anti-harassment intake and triage by documenting allegations, reviewing available information, identifying immediate procedural concerns, tracking matters, and coordinating referrals as appropriate. The incumbent conducts HPP fact­finding as assigned and does not conduct formal EEO investigations reserved for ORM or other authorized investigators. Complaint-Related Counseling, HPP Fact-Finding, and ADR Support - 45% EEO Program Analysis, Barrier Analysis, and Advisory Services - 35% Establishes collaborative efforts with Human Resource Management staff to ensure efforts in recruitment, training, and career advancement of all employees is consistent with EEO goals and objectives Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00 AM-4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: As needed by department Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Specialist/PD058710 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.