Job details
Salary $122,530 - $159,286 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
The bureau of safety & environmental enforcement (bsee) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcementFor information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/
Responsibilities
This position is located within the department of the interior, bureau of safety and environmental enforcement (bsee), equal employment opportunity division, sterling, va.
At the full performance level (gs-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1Advises the division chief on status of discrimination complaints processing and other related activities.
2Visits program offices and administrative service centers representing the division chief to resolve difficult issues and monitor effectiveness of eeo provisions.
3Participates with the division chief in setting comprehensive long and short-term goals and objectives.
4Functions as the point of contact for the division`s internal quality control coordinator/liaison.
5Administers reporting and tracking systems necessary for the effective monitoring of complaints and implements reporting and data systems prescribed by the department, eeoc or department of justice.
The bureau of safety & environmental enforcement has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
14
Job family (series)
0260 equal employment opportunity
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You will be required to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
You must submit all required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Selective service: if you are a male applicant born after december 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the selective service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the selective service lawSee http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
Minimum qualification requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the specialized experience.
Specialized experience: to qualify for the gs-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-13 level in the federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal serviceSpecialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filledSpecialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) overseeing the conduct of complaint investigations, ensuring investigations are legally sufficient for proper adjudication including responsibility for recommending case decisions to management; and 2) working collaboratively with upper-level management to advance diversity and inclusion as an agency`s core values and/or strategic human capital objectives.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the opm qualification standards handbook of general schedule positions and is available at opm`s website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Additional information
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future datePromotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the privacy act (p.l93-579, 5 usc 552a)The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under title 5, usc, section 3302 and 3361.
Important note: all department of the interior (doi) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the executive branch of the federal government and may be required to file a financial disclosure reportIn addition, doi employees, gs-15 and above, who work in the office of the secretary; along with the bureau of ocean energy management (boem) and the bureau of safety and environmental enforcement (bsee) employees (at all grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the department of the interiorThis includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.)If you have any such investments you should contact the doi, boem or bsee ethics office before accepting employmentDoi employees are held to the highest level of integrityEmployees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their workAll potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
Notice: this employer participates in e-verify and will utilize your form i-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the u.s.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the u.sDepartment of the interiorThe preliminary background check consists of a search of office of personnel management and department of defense background investigation files and an fbi national criminal history fingerprint check; it may take up to 3 weeks to completeIf selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background checkCurrent federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the bureau security office.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirementsTo determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be madeYour responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this positionHowever, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be loweredThe best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Technical competence: skill in providing advice and guidance in the application of eeo md-715 program requirements.
Equal employment opportunity: skill in applying concepts, principles, laws, and regulations of the field of equal employment opportunity necessary to lead the development of department-wide eeo strategies.
Analytical: skill in collecting, analyzing and interpreting information or data related to equal employment opportunity issues.
Oral communication: skill in making oral presentations to senior executives, managers, supervisors, employees and diverse audiences regarding facts, ideas, proposals, and conclusions about the department`s eeo program.
Written communication: skill in expressing facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Due weight
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.gSuperior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 yearsAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not availablePlease indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11258244
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and opm qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applyingIt is strongly recommended that you use the usajobs resume builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information neededThe resume builder is available at
Https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/how_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include: (1) resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words; (2) completed online assessment questionnaire; (3) sf-50`s showing (1) your highest fpl, and (2) most current sf-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty stationPlease note that all sf-50`s submitted must show that you are a status candidate or eligible under this announcementPlease refer to the eligibility in the online questionnaire for more information; (3) college transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying educationUnofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) certificates, license, etc(if applicable); (5) form dd-214 or va letter and standard form 15, if eligible under veoa or vra; (6) proof of eligibility if applying under a special appointing authority; (7) current or former government employees are strongly encouraged to submit a recent performance appraisal.
Note: applicants claiming eligibility under veoa or vra, must submit a copy of your dd-214, `certificate of release or discharge from active duty,` (member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable); or acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document, dated 1991 or later, from the department of veterans affairs, or from a branch of the armed forces, certifying that the veterans total combined serviced-connected disability rating is 10% or more).
Note: applicants claiming eligibility based on 30% or more service connected disability, you are required to submit documentation that is indicated on the sf-15 as acceptable proof of verification of your preference (i.e., official document, dated 1991 or later, from the department of veterans affairs, or from a branch of the armed forces, certifying that the veterans total combined serviced-connected disability rating is 30% or more.
You will find additional information on the following topics: (1) e-verify; (2) selective service; (3) ctap/ictap; (4) education - accreditation; (5) foreign education; (6) veterans preference; (7) special appointing authority documentation; and more can be found on our web site: https://www.bsee.gov/careers/usajobs-assistance or http://www.boem.gov/usajobs-assistance/.
If you are claiming ctap/ictap eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 cfr 330.605(a) for ctap and 5 cfr 330.704 for ictap or you will not receive priority considerationThe proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent sf-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty stationTo be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the assignment of veteran`s preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This is a merit promotion announcement for bureau of safety and environmental enforcement (bsee) employees and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listedFor further clarification please click here: https://www.bsee.gov/what-we-do/administrative-services/human-resources/eligibility
