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Posted: January 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Human Resources Specialist (Executive Resources/Outreach and Special Programs)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

GS-2 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $24,729 - $31,093

Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and running outreach programs to attract talent to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, managing special hiring initiatives like the Pathways Program, and advising on executive-level staffing.

You'll build partnerships with schools, organizations, and government offices to promote federal jobs and ensure compliance with hiring rules.

It's a great fit for someone with deep experience in federal HR, especially in executive resources and outreach, who enjoys strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level in federal service, including managing executive schedules like SES, SL, Schedule C, and Schedule A
  • Expertise in establishing procedures for Executive Resources Board (ERB) and Performance Review Board (PRB)
  • Leading development and implementation of outreach and special programs to support agency policies
  • Serving as senior policy advisor with briefings, presentations to executives, stakeholders, and applicants
  • Analyzing laws, regulations, and agency guidance to inform outreach, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives
  • Meeting time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-13
  • All eligibility requirements met within 30 days of vacancy closing

Full Job Description

As a Human Resources Specialist (Outreach and Special Programs) at the GS-0201-14 level, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Recruitment and Executive Resources Division, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

If selected, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing outreach initiatives and special programs.

Serving as the Pathways Program Officer, and the Selective Placement Program Coordinator To Qualify for the GS-14: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as having expert experience in: Managing the Agency's Executive Schedule, Senior Executive Service, Senior Level, Schedule C, Schedule A, and other key staff across the agency.

Establishing and implementing procedures to govern the operation of Executive Resources Board (ERB) and the Performance Review Board (PRB).

Leading the development and implementation of outreach and special programs that support an agency's policy objectives.

Serving as a senior policy advisor by delivering authoritative briefings and public presentations to executives, leadership, external stakeholders, and applicants.

Analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, and agency guidance to inform outreach strategy; stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

One (1) year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 14 level.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.

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:

  • Utilizes a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building and planning techniques which enable the team to deliver improved quality, quantity and timely services work products to their customers.
  • Serves on panels, committees and working groups related to the various hiring flexibilities and special programs. Reviews and provides comments on proposed revisions to hiring flexibilities laws, rules, regulations and policies
  • Maintains rapport with the Executive Resources Director, CHCO and officials at the Office of Personnel Management and other Federal agencies in order to ascertain program needs and requirements.
  • Establishes proactive partnerships with colleges, universities, student organizations, professional organizations, and special emphasis groups to promote employment opportunities with EEOC.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with EEOC's Outreach and Education Coordinators, academic institutions and career centers to foster relationships and educate students on employment with the federal government
  • In consultation with the Executive Resources Director, supports the Agency’s Executive Schedule, Senior Executive Service, Senior Level, Schedule C, Schedule A, attorney hires, and other key staff across the agency.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ICTAP-12872911-26-SM