Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (Supervisory Attorney Advisor)

The Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program performs the full range of management functions for the Agency's EEO program including planning, directing, and evaluating program activities, developing goals and making long range program plans and serves as principal advisor to the Chairman and General Counsel on all matters pertaining to the EEO program, policy and implementation.
An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).

(NOTE: Current NLRB Attorneys may not be required to submit a copy of their transcripts. However, NLRB employees within 3 years from receiving their juris doctorate degree, must provide a transcript with their application package.)

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, please click here.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click here. As a Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (Supervisory Attorney Advisor) GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include:

• Managing and developing processes and procedures for complaint handling, special emphasis programs, and reporting to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other external entities in addition to internal constituents and others, including directing the preparation of recurring or special reports and statistics for compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program;
• Supervising over legal matters pertaining to the EEO program, including investigations of EEO complaints filed against the Agency and managing alternative dispute resolution and settlement agreements;
• Providing guidance to Agency leaders on all aspects of EEO including identifying institutional barriers to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants for employment, support in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and Special Emphasis Programs;
• Directing the staff of the EEO Office as well as well as collateral duty EEO Personnel in Headquarters and the Field, i.e., Special Emphasis Program Coordinators, Counselors, throughout the Agency including evaluating the work for technical competency and to ensure that the Agency meets regulatory requirements;
• Providing guidance, advice, training and technical assistance to EEO Specialists and Counselors in the implementation of policies, goals, and action plans for promoting equality of opportunity throughout the Agency;
• Planning, organizing, and directing training seminars on EEO issues for managers, supervisors, EEO collateral duty personnel, and employees; and
• Providing and maintains active, cooperative and effective professional relationships with key program and management staff of NLRB, including representing the Agency at various public and private levels and with outside public and private organizations interested in the EEO Program.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The Ideal Candidate for the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (Supervisory Attorney Advisor) is an expert in equal opportunity laws, regulations, policies, and methods which includes the Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, No Fear Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) regulations and guidance for federal agencies. The candidate also demonstrates the capacity to lead and manage an effective EEO program. The Ideal Candidate is detail and task-orientated and a problem-solver who leads people and builds teams to accomplish the Agency's EEO goals.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.).

BAR MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION

Applicants must be an active member of the Bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial court under the US constitution. Your active BAR license must reference BAR number and indicate the status of good standing. The Agency's Internal or Self-Certification Form is not acceptable for verification.

In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-15, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (Supervisory Attorney Advisor), and that is typically related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience providing legal advice and supervision over legal matters pertaining to an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, its policy, procedures and implementation of the foregoing laws, rules and regulations;
• Experience recommending and securing changes in programs and procedures designed to eliminate discriminatory practices and to improve Agency-wide EEO programs; and
• Experience developing and implementing plans and mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of an organization's EEO program in relation to goals and objectives established by the organization.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration.

NOTE: 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.

(NOTE: All current or former Federal employees may provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Excepted).