Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Summary The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) mission is to utilize proactive, strategic, and comprehensive measures to advise the USITC's Chair and the USITC workforce on EEO laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and programs. The Office of EEO's vision is for the USITC to serve as a model EEO workplace. Duties Help The incumbent works within the Office of EEO to support USITC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program in accordance with all applicable authorities, including 29 C.F.R. Part 1614, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Management Directive (MD) 110 and 715, and all EEO laws, regulations, and guidance applicable to the federal sector workplace. Applicable federal laws include but are not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022. The Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist will perform the following major duties: Serves as a principal EEO Counselor during the pre-complaint phase of the federal sector EEO complaint process. This includes assessing employment conflicts for resolution options at the lowest level possible through appropriate workplace dispute resolution avenues, explaining the EEO complaint process to case parties, and writing timely and thorough reports of EEO pre-complaint counseling. Assists with EEO cases that are in the formal investigation phase, as necessary and appropriate. Serves as a principal advisor and program developer of the USITC's comprehensive EEO program goals, including EEO compliance, devising EEO strategies, and ensuring that the USITC's EEO program aligns with the Merit Systems Principles, as applicable. Prepares annual and recurring reports required by the EEOC, and from other regulatory/oversight agencies. This includes compiling data for the USITC's annual EEO Program Status Report required by EEOC Management Directive 715 (MD-715), and serving as a point of contact for the Office of EEO and a drafter of this report. Identifies and recommends appropriate action to correct any deficiencies in USITC employment policies, procedures, programs, and practices, under the framework of EEOC MD-715 and other applicable authority and guidance. Works on efforts to conduct barrier analysis to identify, develop, and implement action plans to integrate (or further integrate) affirmative employment practices and policies into the agency's core business operations and into the agency's employment policies, procedures, and practices. Maintains EEO and employee demographic data necessary for substantive analysis of agency EEO accomplishments, agency EEO strategies and goals, and other projects aimed at addressing EEO. Conducts or assists with specialized training for different members of the USITC's workforce, and develops training plans used to educate and create awareness across the USITC regarding the overlap between EEO principles and the Merit Systems Principles. The ideal candidateshould have demonstrated expertise and substantive experience with: interpreting and applying the EEO regulations and guidance set forth in Management Directive 110 using 29 C.F.R. 1614, and other federal sector EEO authority; using excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others and; exercising discretion and maintaining tact, while utilizing appropriate communication techniques to accomplish the Office of EEO's objectives. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience implementing strategic planning principles to overcome resource challenges and have excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills. Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen or national. You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59 You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Qualifications You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following:1) Demonstrated experience working with anti-discrimination laws applicable to the federal sector workplace, EEOC regulations/directives/guidance, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations; and federal policies, procedures and practices governing Federal civil rights programs, affirmative employment, alternative dispute resolution, and the EEO requirements and the discrimination complaint process outlined in 29 C.F.R. Part 1614; AND 2) Working collaboratively with personnel across a federal agency's workforce, from different levels in the organization, to advance EEO program goals; AND 3) Supporting or leading projects, special emphasis events or projects; AND 4) Demonstrated experience serving as an EEO Counselor in the pre-complaint counseling stage outlined in 29 C.F.R. Part 1614. 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. Additional information As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit Severely disabled persons program information: Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: Self-assessment questionnaire: : Vacancy ID number: MS-26-006-JLM Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Created: 2026-03-05