[blindlaw] GAO Posting, Part time WDC

Ross Doerr rumpole at roadrunner.com
Wed Aug 8 18:04:30 UTC 2012


Job Title:Director of EEO Oversight (Attorney-Advisor)
Department:Legislative Branch
Job Announcement Number:GAO-12-PAB-0905-02
SALARY RANGE: $105,211.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year 
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 to Thursday, August 30, 2012 
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-14/15 
POSITION INFORMATION: Part-Time - Permanent 
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:15 
DUTY LOCATIONS:  1 vacancy - District Of Columbia County, DC, USView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This vacancy is open to all qualified U.S. Citizens.
Applications will be accepted from status and non-status applicants.  Status
applicants will be considered under merit promotion procedures.  Non-status
applicants will be considered under competitive procedures.  
JOB SUMMARY:
The Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) is an independent entity established by
the GAO Personnel Act of 1980 with adjudicatory authority over employment
disputes for employees of the Government Accountability Office in cases
alleging prohibited personnel practices, discrimination, prohibited
political activity, and unfair labor practices.  The PAB also has oversight
authority over GAO's employment regulations, procedures, and practices
relating to anti-discrimination laws. 
The PAB's Office of Oversight assists the Board in conducting studies of
selected issues and preparing evaluative reports that contain its findings
and conclusions and, where appropriate, recommendations to the Agency.  The
Board is seeking a part-time attorney to serve as Director of Oversight.
This position involves planning and conducting comprehensive program
evaluations through written studies on topics that the Board has selected;
developing and conducting on-going evaluations of the Board's oversight
activities; and exploring new issues that require attention.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
.DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. SEE SECTION ON HOW TO APPLY.
.United States citizenship is required
.Completion of background investigation with favorable results
.A probationary period may be required
.Selectee will have to complete a financial disclosure statement
.Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
DUTIES:
The Director of EEO Oversight serves as the principal expert/advisor to the
PAB on the Board's oversight functions.  The incumbent coordinates and
directs the process that identifies both current and emerging oversight
issues.  The incumbent assists the Board in determining the scope of its
oversight responsibilities.
--Conducts evaluations of the operations of GAO programs to demonstrate
their effect on protected classes. 
--Recommends to the Board areas for analysis and upon Board approval, plans
and implements studies as appropriate.  
--Prepares analyses and reports on specific GAO polices, practices and
programs for submission to the Board in draft form, and after Board
approval, prepares oversight reports for publication and transmission to the
website.
--Represents the Board in meetings, conferences and consultations with GAO
officials and employees in matters relating to EEO oversight.
--Appraises the rules, regulations, policies and practices of GAO with
respect to its EEO functions and assesses the impact of GAO's implementation
of these functions.
--Performs other legal/advisory duties upon the requests of the Board, an
individual member or the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must have a law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an accredited law
school and must be a member in good standing of a State Bar or the Bar of
the District of Columbia.
A minimum of four years experience post-law degree is required, either as a
practicing attorney or in areas related to EEO enforcement and/or conducting
written program evaluations.  In addition, applicants must demonstrate
excellent writing skills and ability to work effectively with others,
function in a small office environment, exercise sound judgment, operate as
a self-starter, and exhibit an interest in the work of the Board.  Knowledge
of statistics and of labor law helpful.
Applicants must submit a writing sample.
Note:  Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of
promotion is implied.
Applicants must have knowledge of and experience in federal sector
employment law, including the following:
--The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-16 (Title VII);
--The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, 29 U.S.C.
623(a)(1)
and 633(a);
--The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further
rated based on your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and performance
appraisal.  Your application will be evaluated by comparing your description
of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments, with
the requirements of the position.
To preview questions please click here. 
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BENEFITS:
Individuals selected will be eligible for a full range of federal employment
benefits including vacation and sick leave, retirement coverage and Thrift
Savings Plan, health/life insurance, flexible work hours, and transportation
subsidy.
OTHER INFORMATION:
GAO is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring selections will be based solely
on merit, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, religion, age or disability. DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. SEE SECTION ON HOW
TO APPLY.
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HOW TO APPLY:
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Please include your name, daytime phone number and the
vacancy announcement number on all required documentation. Submit your
application by mail to: 
Beth L. Don, Executive Director GAO Personnel Appeals Board 441 G Street, NW
Room 1566 Washington, DC 20002. NOTE: Because of increased security
measures, documents sent through mail may not arrive by the closing date of
this announcement. Therefore, we encourage applicants to TIMELY submit all
required documentation by the closing date. Hand delivered and emailed
applications will NOT be accepted.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Your submission of:
--Cover letter
--Resume
--Writing sample
--Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (Federal Employees
Only)
--Most recent Performance Appraisal
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Beth L. Don
Phone: 202-512-6137
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: DonB at gao.gov
Agency Information:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street NW
Room 1157
Washington, DC
20548
US
Fax: 000-000-0000





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