[Job-Listings] Job Posting: EEO Specialist DC Area

Fri Apr 15 12:21:20 UTC 2022

Hi Everyone,
I’ve recently posted a position for an EEO 
Specialist, GS-9/11 position at the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers 
for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Although the 
announcement doesn't specifically recruit for 
attorneys, everyone currently on my staff in this 
position is an attorney.  Individuals with 
disabilities who are Schedule A eligible are 
encouraged to apply.  Though this position is 
largely remote, the individual needs to live in 
the Baltimore/DC local commuting area.

The information is below.

    * Job Announcement Number: CMS-OEOCR-22-11455561-ST
    * Position: Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, GS-0260-9/11
    * Area of Consideration: ST - Career 
transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees 
- Competitive service, Federal employees - 
Excepted service, Individuals with disabilities, 
Military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, 
Special authorities, Veterans
    * Duty Locations: Woodlawn, MD
    * Open Date: April 11, 2022
    * Close Date: April 22, 2022

This position is located in the Department of 
Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for 
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of 
Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR), Equal 
Employment Opportunity Compliance Group (EEOCG).

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, 
GS-0260-9/11, you will serve as an equal 
employment opportunity (EEO) specialist to 
provide information that addresses various employment discrimination issues.

Duties

    * Responsible for accurately documenting all 
contacts and ensures the necessary paperwork is 
completed by the Counselee in order to process a complaint.
    * Conduct an initial interview with the 
Counselee for purposes of determining the 
claim(s) and basis and addressing any jurisdictional issues.
    * Prepare draft Counselor's Report and drafts 
the Notice of Final Interview and Right to File 
Formal for issuance by a higher graded employee.
    * Participate in the formulation of operating 
policies and guidelines that address EEO 
complaint processing at CMS to ensure that all 
complaints of alleged discrimination are promptly and fairly adjudicated.
    * Provide internal guidance and advice within 
OEOCR on legal issues relating to reasonable 
accommodation, harassment prevention and training as assigned.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 
30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume must include detailed information as 
it relates to the responsibilities and 
specialized experience for this position. 
Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the 
vacancy announcement without clearly documenting 
supplemental information to describe your 
experience will result in an ineligible rating. 
This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-09, you must meet 
the following: You must demonstrate in your 
resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying 
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 
grade level in the Federal government, obtained 
in either the private or public sector, to 
include: (1) Assisting with employing case law, 
regulations, executive orders, policies and 
guidance that apply to Equal Employment 
Opportunity (EEO) complaints; (2) Gathering 
analysis of research, laws, regulations and 
policies to formulate legal arguments; AND (3) 
Assisting specialists with preparing written 
materials related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints.
- OR -
Substitution of Education for Experience: You may 
substitute education for specialized experience 
at the GS-09 level by possessing 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 to the position being filled.
- OR -
Combination of Experience and Education: Only 
graduate education in excess of the amount 
required for the GS-07 grade level may be used to 
qualify applicants for positions at the grade 
GS-09. Therefore, only education in excess of 1 
full year of graduate level education may be used 
to combine education and experience.

In order to qualify for the GS-11, you must meet 
the following: You must demonstrate in your 
resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying 
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 
grade level in the Federal government, obtained 
in either the private or public sector), to 
include: (1) Employing case law, regulations, 
executive orders, policies and guidance that 
apply to Equal Employment Opportunity 
(EEO)complaints; (2) Conducting analysis of 
research, laws, regulations and policies to 
formulate legal arguments; AND (3) Preparing 
written materials related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints.
- OR -
Substitution of Education for Experience: You may 
substitute education for specialized experience 
at the GS-11 level by possessing 3 full years of 
progressively higher level graduate education 
leading to such a degree or Ph.D. or equivalent 
doctoral degree or LL.M., if related to the position being filled.
- OR -
Combination of Experience and Education: Only 
graduate education in excess of the amount 
required for the GS-09 grade level may be used to 
qualify applicants for positions at the grade 
GS-11. Therefore, only education in excess of a 
master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full 
years of progressively higher level graduate 
education leading to such a degree, may be used 
to combine education and experience.

TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory 
completion of the educational requirement related 
to substitution of education for experience and 
combination of experience and education. Please 
see "Required Documents" section below for what 
documentation is required at the time of application.

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, 
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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former 
Federal employees and current or former Federal 
employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who 
hold or have held a permanent General Schedule 
position in the previous year must have served at 
least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade 
level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

To view this posting, please click on the following direct link:
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/647907000>https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/647907000

All eligible employees/individuals are encouraged to apply.

Ronza M. Othman (she/her/hers), Director, EEO 
Compliance Group, Office of Equal Opportunity and 
Civil Rights, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 
Services – 7500 Security Blvd, N3-22-16, 
Baltimore, MD 21244 - 410-786-3274 (o); 443-380-5044 (f)

CMS aspires to create: a culture that values and 
recognizes our employees’ unique identities and 
perspectives; an environment that provides all 
employees with equitable access to opportunities 
for growth and development; and a workforce that 
reflects the communities we serve.
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