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Hi Everyone,<br>
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.<br>
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The information is below.<br>
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<li><b>Job Announcement Number: </b>CMS-OEOCR-22-11455561-ST
<li><b>Position:</b> Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist,
GS-0260-9/11
<li><b>Area of Consideration:</b> 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
<li><b>Duty Locations: </b>Woodlawn, MD
<li><b>Open Date:</b> April 11, 2022
<li><b>Close Date: </b>April 22, 2022
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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).<br><br>
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.<br>
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<h2><b>Duties</b></h2>
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<li><b>Responsible for accurately documenting all contacts and ensures
the necessary paperwork is completed by the Counselee in order to process
a complaint.
<li>Conduct an initial interview with the Counselee for purposes of
determining the claim(s) and basis and addressing any jurisdictional
issues.
<li>Prepare draft Counselor's Report and drafts the Notice of Final
Interview and Right to File Formal for issuance by a higher graded
employee.
<li>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.
<li>Provide internal guidance and advice within OEOCR on legal issues
relating to reasonable accommodation, harassment prevention and training
as assigned.
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<h3><b>Qualifications</b></h3><b>ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE
MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
In order to qualify for the GS-09</b>, 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:<b> (1) </b>Assisting with employing case law, regulations,
executive orders, policies and guidance that apply to Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) complaints;<b> (2)</b> Gathering analysis of research,
laws, regulations and policies to formulate legal arguments; AND <b>(3)
</b>Assisting specialists with preparing written materials related to
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints.<br>
<b>- OR -<br>
</b>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.<br>
<b>- OR -<br>
</b>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.<br><br>
<b>In order to qualify for the GS-11,</b> 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: <b>(1) </b>Employing case law, regulations, executive orders,
policies and guidance that apply to Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO)complaints; <b>(2)</b> Conducting analysis of research, laws,
regulations and policies to formulate legal arguments; AND <b>(3)</b>
Preparing written materials related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
complaints.<br>
<b>- OR -<br>
</b>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.<br>
<b>- OR -<br>
</b>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.<br><br>
<b>TRANSCRIPTS are required</b> 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.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
<b>Time-in-Grade: </b>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.<br>
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To view this posting, please click on the following direct link: <br>
</b><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/647907000">
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/647907000</a><br>
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All eligible employees/individuals are encouraged to apply.<br>
<b> <br>
Ronza M. Othman (she/her/hers), </b>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)<br>
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<b><i>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.</i></b> <br>
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