Equal Employment Specialist

Summary The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provide the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance. Responsibilities The position is located within the OASAM Civil Rights Center(CRC), Office of Internal Enforcement (OIE). This position serves as a technical expert and advisor, and manages all phases of the OIE's complaint processing. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Serve as a subject matter expert on Federal civil rights laws, EEO regulations, and complaint adjudication processes administered by CRC. Review, draft, and prepare final agency decisions, complaint responses, appeals, and related EEO case documents for legal and procedural sufficiency. Provide technical guidance to investigators and agency officials on investigative standards, burden of proof, and compliance with applicable civil rights laws and regulations. Coordinate with the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) to ensure legal sufficiency of final agency decisions and related EEO determinations. Review and interpret new laws, regulations, policies, and guidance affecting Federal sector EEO programs and complaint processing. Ensure consistent application of EEO policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across the Department. Coordinate complaint intake, ADR matters, and settlement agreements in accordance with established procedures. Prepare and analyze EEO reports and statistical data required by EEOC, the No FEAR Act, and Management Directive 715. Develop and deliver training and briefings on EEO laws, complaint procedures, and workplace rights and responsibilities. Represent CRC on interagency and EEOC workgroups related to Federal sector EEO and civil rights matters. Serve as a mediator, investigator, arbitrator, or EEO counselor in resolving workplace disputes and discrimination complaints. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Equal Employment Specialist, as described below. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-13. Candidates must demonstrate ALL the following examples of specialized experience: Experience conducting investigations to determine compliance with applicable law. Experience analyzing complaints, applying law to fact, and using investigative methods to determine compliance with legal requirements. Experience fact-finding, analyzing issues, solving problems, and writing to identify issues in discrimination cases and recommend solutions. Experience reviewing work for substantive and technical sufficiency. Experience communicating technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Experience processing, investigating, and adjudicating discrimination complaints. Education Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Created: 2026-05-11