Summary Serves as the principal advisor to the organizational leadership and staff for a region by providing expert advice on all matters related to the EEO program on the feasibility and impact of EEO plans, policies, and decisions. Coordinates EEO activity with the Human Resources Office(s) staff and establishes effective contacts with community elements interested in equal opportunity. Manages the EEO Complaints processes. Responsibilities The duties of the Equal Employment Manager includes but is not limited to: Serves as the principal advisor to the organizational leadership and staff. Provides expert advice on all matters related to the EEO program and the impact of EEO plans, policies, and decisions. Provides leadership, advice and counsel to staff and managers/supervisors in the development and implementation of the organization's affirmative action plan. Defines equal employment opportunity problem areas. Identifies reasons for problems and drafts specific action items to treat the causes of problems. Serves on and assumes a leadership role on committees. Prepares reference materials to ensure EEO program is communicated to the workforce. Advises management on specific actions in support of affirmative action and strategies for processing discrimination complaints. Conduct EEO Training for all managers and supervisors. Assures formal complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies. Determines acceptability of formal complaints and dismisses those that are untimely or not within purview of applicable regulations. Advises complainant of their post-investigative options and assures files are correct and complete prior to forwarding to higher authority. Manages a total equal employment opportunity program that meets basic requirements for complying with laws, regulations and agency policies. Compiles and analyzes statistical data in order to evaluate progress of the EEO Program. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency. Telework: Available on an ad-hoc basis. Arrangement may be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a remote / virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager/PD916940 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To be considered for this position, applicants must submit their application by the closing date of this announcement, 01/26/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. A) INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series. B) GRADE DETERMINATION GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experiences must meet all of the following: 1) Supervising EEO group; 2) Implementing EEO policies and or procedures, and 3) Building and managing relationships with stakeholders. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Labor Law Strategic Thinking Technical Competence 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, sitting in conferences and meetings, and occasional visits to facility work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. No special physical exertion is required. Work Requirements: The regular and recurring work of the position is performed in a work environment that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts typical of offices or commercial vehicles. The work areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the @context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
