Equal Opportunity Specialist 1

Description

Duties Description

Within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), the Equal Opportunity Specialist (EOS) 1 supports the Department’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) program, and reports directly to the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 (EOS2). Under the direction of the EOS2, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate the implementation of diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity initiatives.
• Assist in implementing, and monitoring the agency's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.
• Articulate agency goals and objectives to agency executives; and advise agency management on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity matters.
• Assist with determining underutilization and developing programs to address problem areas.
• Analyze data and produce reports related to agency diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs; evaluate data about the composition of the agency workforce, especially about the representation of protected class.
• Review minimum qualifications for new and existing positions to ensure qualifications meet legal standards for Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications.
• Assist with developing, reviewing and making recommendations about Department personnel practices, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with conducting outreach and recruitment activities, and publicize employment opportunities to increase diversity within the agency; share job postings of non-competitive and exempt positions with various diverse population groups.
• Represent the agency at various career fairs for diversity recruitment efforts.
• Assist with developing and conducting training programs for supervisors, managers, and employees to inform them about affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs and relevant laws.
• Assist in the planning and execution of several cultural events in coordination with the Central Office Diversity & Inclusion Committee (CODIC) and various subcommittees.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet the following qualifications for non-competitive appointment:

Six years of experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.

• Qualifying Experience: working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members.
  
  

Substitution: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years

Additional Comments

Work hours and telecommuting to be discussed at time of interview.