Equal Employment Specialist

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To qualify for an Equal Employment Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and, that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or, equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications and, any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Processing Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests, including coordinating with managers, supervisors, employees, and relevant offices such as Information Technology and the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) to ensure timely and compliant implementation of accommodations.

Providing training and guidance to colleagues on Reasonable Accommodation procedures and disability program requirements.

Identifying causes of equal employment opportunity barriers for Individual with Disabilities such as policies or widespread practices.

Demonstrating expert knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 701).

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. Major Duties:

• Serve as Equal Employment Specialist performing activity EEO program development, administrative, evaluative, and advisory functions, with duties as a Disability Program Coordinator, handling complex reasonable accommodations (RA).
• Receives, processes, coordinates, and documents Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests about equipment, software, and training. This includes coordination with managers, supervisors, employees, and other offices/organizations as required.
• Reviews medical documentation submitted about RA requests and applies the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, DLA SOP 1440.01-01, and other applicable sources to make or advise on RA determinations.
• Consults with the Centers Medical Doctor on difficult cases as needed and coordinates requests for adaptive equipment, --
• -- working with the organizations Information Resources (J6) personnel for all IT communications equipment and CAP equipment to ensure that systems requirements are met in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
• Provide guidance and direction regarding the EEOC Management Directive (MD-715) relating to Reasonable Accommodation (RA) disability analysis.
• Conduct projects to solve broad, difficult, and complex EEO problems through systemic fact-finding, analysis, and consulting efforts.