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Position Title
Director of Civil Rights EEO Officer
Agency
National Endowment for the Arts
Announcement Number
ST-10566552-19-JC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 to Friday, August 30, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations. Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Current Agency Employees, Reinstatement, Transfer, or VEOA. Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Non-Competitive Federal Employee, Other Non-Competitive Merit Promotion, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions). (limit 0 characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the  USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
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Do you meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility
 
Current agency employees in the Agency hiring for this position, with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service, and have never held the grade or full performance level of this position.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
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Are you a current or former Federal employee (e.g. transfer or reinstatement eligible) who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?  
 
You will need to submit an SF-50 as part of your application demonstrating this status.
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Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility designations:
Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or,
Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
 
 
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8. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (limit characters)
9. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). (limit characters)
10. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). (limit characters)
11. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you: • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR • are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Certification of Information Accuracy. It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position: (limit characters)
For each question/statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selections. Please select only one response for each item. A- I have not had experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Oversee mandatory EEO and external civil rights reporting requirements.
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3. Oversee the processing of external civil rights complaints and negotiate voluntary resolutions, letters of findings, and recommendations for enforcement actions.
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4. Direct the overall development of policies and standards to ensure compliance with EEO and external civil rights laws and regulations.
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5. Direct the pre and post award compliance reviews of grant applicants and recipients to determine compliance with the nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
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6. Direct the analyzing of civil rights complaints for review under applicable sections of nondiscrimination laws including but not limited to Title VII and Title IX. (limit characters)
7. Oversee the initiation and processing of informal, formal, individual and class action EEO discrimination complaints.
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8. Direct investigations and final agency decisions.
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9. Manage the development and preparation of Final Agency Decisions in complaints of discrimination.
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10. Develop agency policies and procedures for processing discrimination complaints.
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11. Oversee the evaluation of employee performance.
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12. Keep employees informed of agency policies and procedures.
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13. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of office operating procedures and policies.
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14. Supervise subordinate staff to ensure a sound comprehensive OCR/EEO program that will effectively meet the needs of the Agency and requirements of the government.
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15. Consult with the Office of Human Resources regarding harassment allegations, grievances that may be concurrent with EEO complaints, EEO-related training for staff and managers, and proposed EEO-related changes in personnel policies and practices within the Agency.
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16. Review evaluation reports for information concerning the effectiveness of the EEO and external civil rights programs for application to all Agency elements.
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17. Serve as the focal point for the coordination of the Agency-wide assessment of EEO and external civil rights activities. Coordinates Agency activities designed to respond to identified problems, providing assistance and guidance to staff.
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18. Provide policy, interpretation, and strategy recommendations on issues related to equal employment opportunity and external civil rights.
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19. Develop and oversee processes to plan and track the utilization of resources.
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20. Develop and implement management strategy to implement final decisions.
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21. Represent the Agency in policy level discussions with the Office of Personnel Management, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Department of Justice, federal interagency working groups, and at professional conferences and meetings.
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22. Provide an ongoing liaison with agencies chartered with EEO and external civil rights responsibilities.
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23. Negotiate and coordinate settlements with employees, private attorneys, grantees and the Office of General Counsel.
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24. Communicate to all employees their responsibilities relative to EEO and external civil rights in the agency.
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25. Prepare periodic reports on current civil rights issues and problems from surveys and/or studies regarding the status of the EEO and external civil rights programs. (limit characters)
26. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with this examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)