Director of Equal Employment Opportunity
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Posted: March 31, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$147,945 - $192,331
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This senior-level role involves leading and overseeing equal employment opportunity programs within U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, including planning initiatives, spotting barriers to fair hiring and advancement, and advising top officials on diversity and inclusion policies.
It's ideal for experienced HR professionals with a strong background in federal EEO compliance who are passionate about promoting workplace equity in a law enforcement agency.
The position requires deep expertise in managing cultural diversity efforts and ensuring all employees have equal opportunities.
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, Office of Commissioner, Privacy, FOIA and EEO Office located in the following locations: Washington, DC Chicago, IL Houston, TX New York City, NY This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Managing planning, directing and implementing a full service Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.
Developing coordinating, reviewing and evaluating EEO programs. Identifying barriers to equal employment opportunities. Providing oversight on the agency cultural diversity programs.
Advising the agency head, agency managers, and key agency officials concerning employment policies and practices that affect equal employment opportunity for all employees.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.
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.
You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 04/06/2026.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Background Investigation: U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.
During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.
For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.
Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.
Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.
government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.
government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.
Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible.
View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.
To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. Major Duties:
This position starts at a salary of $147,945.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $192,331.00 (GS-15, Step 10). Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S.
scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.
Typical duties include: Managing CBP's EEO program, including planning, organizing, and directing national program activities; providing oversight of complaint processing, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, mediation, and consultation; and implementing policies required by Federal civil rights statutes, EEOC Management Directives, and Executive Orders.
Providing expert advice and guidance to CBP managers and senior leaders on complex, systemic, and precedent-setting EEO issues involving discrimination complaints, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, and accessibility obligations, consistent with Executive Orders and Federal EEO law.
Directing EEO program operations through subordinate supervisors, including establishing program goals, allocating resources, evaluating performance, resolving personnel issues, and ensuring the timely and effective execution of national EEO program objectives across CBP field components.
Representing CBP in high-level engagements, including interagency forums, EEOC and DHS consultations, and senior-level briefings, defending CBP positions on complex EEO matters and coordinating national program implementation in accordance with Federal civil rights policy and Executive Order requirements.
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