Staff Specialist (Driver)

Full Job Description

As a Staff Specialist at the GS-0301-9, you will be part of the Executive Secretariat, Office of the Chair, U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

If selected, you will be responsible for maintaining recordkeeping, and documenting and retrieving information on all matters requiring formal action by the Commission as a policy-making body.

The incumbent will also serve as the driver for the Chair.

For the GS-9: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that demonstrates all of the following: Coordinating the flow, review, or processing of official decision documents, correspondence, or similar materials for senior leadership or governing bodies.

Maintaining, organizing, or updating tracking, filing, or retrieval systems (manual or automated) used to monitor the status of cases, votes, reports, or other official actions.

Analyzing incoming materials (e.g., recommendations, reports, votes, or correspondence) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.

Preparing summaries, reports, meeting materials, or written communications for leadership review or distribution.

Assisting with the planning, scheduling, or logistical support of high-level meetings, hearings, or briefings, including preparing agendas or documenting outcomes.

Using automated systems or databases to input, track, update, or retrieve information related to workflow, correspondence, or official actions.

OR Successful completion of a master's, or equivalent graduate degree, directly related to the position, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B.

or J.D., if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience. Applicants must meet all eligibility 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:

• Coordinates the processing, tracking, and circulation of Commission decision documents, including litigation recommendations, notation votes, subpoenas, and “Notice and Hold” materials.
• Provides official driving services for the Chair and senior officials, including local and out-of-town travel, and securely transports sensitive documents to high-level government offices.
• Supports Commission meetings by preparing agendas, gathering materials, setting up meeting spaces, attending sessions, recording actions, and preparing required Federal Register notices.
• Develops and finalizes the Commission’s annual Government in the Sunshine Act report, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Prepares written summaries of Commission actions, distributes assignments, conducts follow-up on tasking, and ensures senior officials receive accurate and timely information.
• Manages correspondence control for the Chair, including receiving, analyzing, assigning, tracking, and editing materials, and preparing status reports for leadership.
• Designs and maintains records and retrieval systems for Commission decisions, policies, correspondence, and meeting materials, ensuring compliance with Sunshine Act and FOIA requirements.