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Summary This position is in the Diversity Management and Equal Employment Opportunity (DMEEO), Office of the Director with the Indian Health Service. The incumbent of this position is responsible for implementing comprehensive programs targeting areas of EEO and Diversity and Inclusion. Development of these programs and strategies will serve to mitigate and address unlawful employment discrimination. This position reports to the DMEEO Director. Responsibilities This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. EEO Complaints and Adjudication Processes complaints at the informal, formal and judicial level that contains sensitive personal information as it may involve an employee's health information (reasonable accommodation requests), dates of birth (age discrimination complaints) and social security numbers in the processing of finance documents (settlement agreements). Inputs and analyzes data related to complaints processing human resources/diversity within the Agency. EEO Technical Guidance Provides technical assistance and guidance to managers, supervisors, employees, Office of General Counsel, Departmental EEO Staff, EEOC Office of Federal Operations on EEO complaints processing, settlement negotiation, and investigations. Develops, coordinates, and/or conducts EEO Training on EEO laws, procedures, complaint prevention and other topics. Data Analysis Analyze data related to complains, human resources, and diversity and prepares or assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the DMEEO program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/equal-employment-opportunity-series-0260/In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Qualifying examples of specialized experience are defined as performing the following type of work and/or tasks: 1. Experience providing advice, guidance and interpretation of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and concepts to regulations, statutes, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) case law, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and Federal court rulings; AND, 2. Experience evaluating Federal EEO complaints and Report of Investigations to ascertain legal sufficiency and discrimination acceptability determinations. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include telework in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.