Equal Employment Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work that involves developing, administering, evaluating or advising on the Federal Government's internal equal employment opportunity program at a VA facility. This position is responsible for establishing, organizing, and directing an identifiable part of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program. It informs and advises management officials and employees on basic EEO program requirements and assists in managing the complaint program. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/07/2026. Time‑In‑Grade Requirement Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS‑9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑7. For a GS‑11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF‑50 that shows your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one‑year time‑in‑grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade. Note: Time‑In‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education described below: Specialized Experience GS‑9 You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Provide expert advice, consultant services and support on all matters related to the coordination of recruiting, employment, career advancement and training, and retention of employees and applicants with disabilities and assuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment; Develop and review program guidelines, policies, procedures and training materials; Review local policies and procedures for compliance with EEO requirements; Support the EEO program to resolve complaints, training, and other services; Interpret Federal Equal Employment Opportunity statutes/programs and Federal Personnel statutes/regulations. Education GS‑9 You must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Combination GS‑9 You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 year at the graduate level. Specialized Experience GS‑11 You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Provide expert advice, consultant services and support on all matters related to the coordination of recruiting, employment, career advancement and training, and retention of employees and applicants with disabilities and assuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment; Develop and review program guidelines, policies, procedures and training materials; Review local policies and procedures for compliance with EEO requirements; Support the EEO program to resolve complaints, training, and other services; Interpret Federal Equal Employment Opportunity statutes/programs and Federal Personnel statutes/regulations; Provide EEO training, briefings and education; Monitor and evaluate the EEO Program to ensure quality service and responsiveness to employee needs; Conduct statistical analysis and trends regarding data maintained by the EEO Office/programs. Education GS‑11 You must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Combination GS‑11 You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 6 months at the graduate level. Competencies Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self‑Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours of work per week. Part‑time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements The work is sedentary. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration