Equal Employment Specialist (Federal Women's Program Manager) at Department Of Transportation
Washington, VA 22747
About the Job
DutiesThe Equal Employment Specialist is a recognized subject matter expert in equal employment opportunity law, regulations, policies, and methods
Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.Manages the Federal Women's Program for FAA which has approximately 46,000 employees
Develops, directs, and evaluates the Federal Women's Program for the agency including Lines of Business (LOBs), Staff Offices (SOs), regions, and field offices
Serves as spokesperson for the agency on matters pertaining to employment of women within the agency
Develops or reviews agency policies and/or equal employment opportunity activities affecting the employment of women
Coordinates Federal women's program activities throughout the agency through Federal women's program managers at subordinate organizational levels
Evaluates progress at lower organizational levels, participates in selection and training of coordinators throughout the agency.In addition to FWP responsibilities, consults on Civil Rights (CR) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) assuring implementation of core EEO regulations, principles, functions and procedures
Conducts national outreach and special emphasis programs, including operational activities for Washington headquarters
Supports the development of FAA’s National Outreach Plan and oversight of its implementation
Provides administrative support to the EEO Action Committee and employee forums
Represents FAA ACR on a variety of forums and committees inside and outside the FAA
Prepares and analyzes internal and external to ACR/FAA/DOT reports.Applies experience and expert knowledge of applicable EEO guidelines and principles to conduct functional activities for projects/ programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches
Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives.Receives instruction and direction in terms of broadly defined goals and objectives which provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches
Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns
May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require.Contacts are internal and external
Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures
Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/
policies/issues
Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution
Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.Work is typically reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results
Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA
In some specialties, the work regularly affects internal and external customers.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentUS Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level
This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:- Experience in project management practices and tools to simultaneously manage multiple projects; managing complex projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule, budget and risk); establishing evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects; developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules, including assessing risk and developing appropriate mitigation strategies- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders by developing relationship strategies- Experience working with and/or managing programs that influence the recruitment and retention of women.- Experience in MD-715.You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability
DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE
You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process
Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process
Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement
Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional informationWe may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.Position may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.The U.S
Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation
As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome
If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements
Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA
Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability
Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.This is not a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s)
All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated
Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.Manages the Federal Women's Program for FAA which has approximately 46,000 employees
Develops, directs, and evaluates the Federal Women's Program for the agency including Lines of Business (LOBs), Staff Offices (SOs), regions, and field offices
Serves as spokesperson for the agency on matters pertaining to employment of women within the agency
Develops or reviews agency policies and/or equal employment opportunity activities affecting the employment of women
Coordinates Federal women's program activities throughout the agency through Federal women's program managers at subordinate organizational levels
Evaluates progress at lower organizational levels, participates in selection and training of coordinators throughout the agency.In addition to FWP responsibilities, consults on Civil Rights (CR) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) assuring implementation of core EEO regulations, principles, functions and procedures
Conducts national outreach and special emphasis programs, including operational activities for Washington headquarters
Supports the development of FAA’s National Outreach Plan and oversight of its implementation
Provides administrative support to the EEO Action Committee and employee forums
Represents FAA ACR on a variety of forums and committees inside and outside the FAA
Prepares and analyzes internal and external to ACR/FAA/DOT reports.Applies experience and expert knowledge of applicable EEO guidelines and principles to conduct functional activities for projects/ programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches
Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives.Receives instruction and direction in terms of broadly defined goals and objectives which provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches
Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns
May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require.Contacts are internal and external
Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures
Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/
policies/issues
Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution
Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.Work is typically reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results
Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA
In some specialties, the work regularly affects internal and external customers.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentUS Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level
This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:- Experience in project management practices and tools to simultaneously manage multiple projects; managing complex projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule, budget and risk); establishing evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects; developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules, including assessing risk and developing appropriate mitigation strategies- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders by developing relationship strategies- Experience working with and/or managing programs that influence the recruitment and retention of women.- Experience in MD-715.You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability
DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE
You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process
Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process
Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement
Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional informationWe may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.Position may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.The U.S
Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation
As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome
If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements
Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA
Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability
Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided
Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.This is not a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s)
All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated
Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
