Equal Employment Specialist

About the role

This position is in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice. This office is responsible for ensuring that Bureau actions comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other relevant anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Incumbent serves as the Bureau's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EEO Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Manages the informal EEO complaint process for standard and complex cases, including conducting intake, counseling, and framing claim(s).
• Assists in organizing investigative materials, coordinating document requests, and ensuring files are complete for review.
• Provides administrative and program support, including maintaining records, supporting training activities, and conducting basic EEO research.
• Performs fact-finding activities, including interviews and evidence review, and ensures case files meet regulatory requirements.
• Conducts EEO counseling by explaining rights, responsibilities, ADR options, and procedural requirements to aggrieved individuals.

Requirements

Conditions of employment: Must be U.S. Citizen or National. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. Must pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

• To qualify for the Equal Employment Specialist position at the GS-9 level, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized Experience Must Include All Of The Following: Conducting fact-finding and processing informal and formal EEO complaints by applying Federal EEO laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, 29 C.F.R. Part 1614) to specific factual situations AND Conducting intake activities, gathering facts, explaining EEO rights and procedures, and preparing draft counseling summaries or case documentation. AND Maintaining EEO case files and tracking systems (e.g., ETK, iComplaints, FedSep) to monitor case status and regulatory deadlines. AND Providing administrative training, or program support for EEO operations. OR Completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or at least 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the requirements of the position.
• To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience Must Include All Of The Following: Managing independently informal EEO complaints by applying Federal EEO laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., 29 C.F.R. Part 1614, EEOC MD-110). AND Conducting EEO counseling, intake interviews, claim analysis, and preparing counseling reports and supporting documentation. AND Drafting acceptance/dismissal letters, coordinating investigations, and reviewing Reports of Investigation (ROI) for compliance. AND Advising management officials and employees on EEO policies, complaint procedures, and rights. OR Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or at least 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related to the requirements of the position.
• To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience Must Include All Of The Following: Managing Independently complex EEO complaints through the informal and formal compliant process by applying advanced knowledge of Federal EEO laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., 29 C.F.R. Part 1614, EEOC MD-110). Conducting complex intake and counseling activities, analyzing allegations, gathering and evaluating evidence and determining appropriate claim processing. Processing complex formal complaints by drafting acceptance/dismissal decisions, reviewing investigative files and Reports of Investigation (ROI), and ensuring regulatory compliance. Providing technical guidance and training to employees and managers on EEO processes and handling cases involving multiple or complex issues. Quality Ranking Factor (Preferred): Applicants who possess an EEO Counselor Certificate are encouraged to submit documentation with their application package. This qualification is preferred and may be considered during the evaluation of application materials but is not required for eligibility.