Job Title: Senior Civil Rights Specialist
Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Dec 04, 2019
Location:
Rockville , MD 20852Job Description:
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Duties
This position is located in the Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR), Civil Rights and Diversity Directorate (CRDD).
NOTE: This opportunity has restrictions in regard to who may apply. Please review the official announcement which appears on USAJobs. See How to Apply section below.
The successful candidate will perform the full range of the duties described below. The duties include but are not limited to:
1. Provide authoritative advice, recommendations and actions on a wide variety of EEO and civil rights related issues.
2. Process informal and formal discrimination complaints filed under various civil rights laws to include counseling and investigating complaints, preparing letters of acceptance/dismissal, investigating and issuing determinations on spin-off complaints and settlement breach allegations, and overseeing the work of contract mediators, investigators or others in compliance with EEO complaint processing rules and regulations as set forth in 29 CFR Part 1614.
3. Provide technical guidance and assistance to EEO counselors to facilitate resolution of cases, and to ensure that all matters raised during counseling are correctly defined and properly addressed, and all counseling documents are completed accurately and submitted to the necessary parties.
4. Develop and provide training for EEO counselors and staff. Facilitate and coordinate requests for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
5. Prepare various reports on the status of EEO activities such as the No Fear Act Report to Congress and the Annual 462 report to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission utilizing iComplaints or other relevant software systems.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of Federal equal employment opportunity laws, rules, regulations, and procedures for processing complaints of discrimination.
Example: Describe specific training, experience, and developmental assignments which enabled the candidate to acquire and apply knowledge of Federal equal employment opportunity laws, rules, regulations, and procedures for processing complaints filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Equal Pay Act (EPA) of 1963, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and other relevant statutes.
2. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and issues, and recommend solutions based on sound judgment.
(Example: Describe specific training, experience, and developmental assignments which demonstrate the candidate's ability to review and evaluate data and issues using analytical techniques, draw conclusions from analysis, and recommend effective solutions to decision making officials.)
3. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate a program.
(Example: Describe specific training, experience, and developmental assignments which demonstrate the candidate's ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of a program, the ability to identify and obtain resources and services needed to carry out program operations, coordinate the efforts of persons engaged in program activities, and promote a program to organizations or groups of people.)
4. Demonstrated ability to view situations from different perspectives, and maintain a neutral and fair viewpoint in order to address and resolve sensitive issues.
(Example: Describe specific training, experience, and developmental assignments which demonstrate the candidate's ability to view sensitive issues from an unbiased perspective and recommend fair and equitable solutions.)
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
(Example: Describe specific training, experience, and developmental assignments which demonstrate the candidate’s ability to effectively communicate information before managers and employees at all levels, and defend analyses, findings, and proposals before decision making officials, both orally and in writing.)
You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or possess equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience as a Civil Rights/EEO Specialist or Attorney. Examples of applicable specialized experience are: EEO and employment law experience; drafting letters of acceptance and dismissal, drafting and reviewing settlement agreements or settlement breach allegations; conducting EEO Counseling; reviewing and approving investigative plans; conducting EEO investigations pursuant to EEOC guidelines; preparing annual EEOC 462 Report and/or NO FEAR Act Report to Congress Report; experience with alternative dispute resolution programs and/or conducting training for employees and managers on federal sector EEO issues.
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Opportunities page and click on “view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT.” Find the Senior Civil Rights Specialist, GG-0260-14 Job Announcement Number SBCR-2020-0001 and apply on-line by December 11 2019. We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. If you are viewing this opportunity after December 11th please visit NRC’s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested. NOTE: Please see the announcement SBCR-2020-0001 listed on USAJobs to make sure that you are eligible to apply.
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About U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. NRC’s mission is to license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment. In carrying out its mission it exercises the following vision: Demonstrate the Principles of Good Regulation (independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability) in performing our mission. NRC’s scope of responsibility includes: the regulation of commercial nuclear power plants, research and test reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, medical, academic, and industrial uses of radioactive materials; the decommissioning of these facilities and sites; and, the transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and wastes. NRC issues licenses for civilian uses of radioactive materials, oversees the licensees, and certifies standard nuclear reactor designs and spent fuel storage casks and transportation packages. It also licenses the import and export of radioactive materials; participates in international nuclear activities, including multilateral and bilateral safety and security activities; and works closely with its international counterparts to enhance nuclear safety and security worldwide. To accomplish its overall mission NRC has identified two Strategic Goals—To ensure the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. We need a wide variety of administrative and technical staff to accomplish our objectives. We hire engineers, scientists, security specialists, information technology professionals, financial analysts, and a range of other occupations. We’re constantly looking for outstanding individuals at all levels – recent grads, mid-career professionals, and senior leaders.