Equal Employment Specialist (Deputy Director)

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (AE), Executive Office (A).

A successful candidate in the Equal Employment Specialist (Deputy Director) position will be responsible for the Equal Employment Opportunity Program that supports the agency's mission and workforce by providing leadership, technical guidance, and oversight to EEO specialists across multiple program areas.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience in 1) Processing informal and formal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints; 2) Overseeing the EEO informal and formal complaints program, including assigning cases, providing technical assistance to staff, and monitoring compliance with EEO regulations; 3) Leading preparation and submission of required EEO reports, including MD-715, No FEAR Act, EEOC Form 462, and presenting program findings to leadership; and 4) Designing and delivering EEO training and education materials to the workforce.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As an Equal Employment Specialist (Deputy Director), you will: Oversee the overall management and administration of the EEO complaints program by program planning, operational decision-making, workload prioritization, and the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls that govern complaint processing.

Maintain responsibility for the management of informal and formal complaints of employment discrimination.

Provide ongoing technical guidance to EEO specialists on complaint processing requirements, documentation standards, and case management practices, addressing deficiencies and reinforcing expectations as needed.

Assign and manage informal and formal complaints among EEO specialists, actively monitoring case progression, workload balance, and timeliness to ensure effective case management and sustained program performance.

Monitor processing timeframes, workload data, and complaint trends, identifying risks, systemic issues, or resource constraints and elevating concerns to the Director with recommended corrective actions.

Develop and implement EEO policy and programmatic guidance, including policies, procedures, policy statements, strategic planning materials, and related program guidance, that establish authorities, responsibilities, and operating structures aligned with MD-715 requirements and federal EEO obligations.

Work in conjunction with the Director on budget planning, forecasting, and allocation across program areas, including complaints, training, and related services.

Oversee contractor support for those who provide EEO services, including statements of work and performance monitoring, and provide informed recommendations to the Director on fundings needs, service levels, and resource alignment across the EEO program.

Design, deliver, and oversee implementation of EEO training and education activities, exercising judgment over content development, scope, and quality to align with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Prepare EEO data submission and reports, including the No FEAR Act Report, EEOC Form 462, and other required internal and external reports, validating work prepared by EEO specialists to ensure accuracy and consistency prior to leadership review.