Equal Employment Opportunity Manager - Jackson, United States - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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    Summary This position managers the Medical Center Equal Employment Opportunity program and is responsible to the Medical Center Director for program development, administration, evaluation, and/or advisory functions.

    This position requires knowledge of Federal EEO regulations and principles, compliance and enforcement skills, administrative, management, and consulting skills, and knowledge of Federal personnel administration.

    Responsibilities This is a detail not to exceed 120 days and there is no change in salary or pay. Supervisors written approval is required to apply.

    This position completes a range of duties that include, but are not limited to:

    Develops, plans, directs, coordinates, reviews, monitors, evaluates and updates program activities which include AAP, FEORP,FWP, HEP, H/DVP, UMP and the Complaints Program.

    Manages the EEO complaints counseling, investigation and adjudication program.

    Provides advice, assistance, and direction to service chiefs, supervisors, committees, employees or applicants on legal and procedural EEO program issues & requirements.

    Develop EEO program instructions and reviews all personnel administrative guidance, practices, procedures, policies, etc. to ensure EEO program compliance.

    Reviews activity EEO program areas including informal and formal complaint records to identify, determine, and implement training needs for the facility.

    Advise the Director regarding EEO program matters, providing guidance on the program's continuing policy & program of non-discrimination & affirmative employment.

    Determines accomplishments and objectives based on analysis of the workforce by race, sex, grade, occupational series & policies & practices affecting employment.

    Judgment in analyzing and recommending solutions to problems that adversely affect EEO. Protect sensitive data from unauthorized release and from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletion.

    Reviews existing medical center polices, and when indicted, develops new or modified policies, regulations, goals or objectives through the appropriate service(s).

    Completes audits assigned by the Director. This involves analyzing & evaluating the effectiveness of a particular program function in meeting agency requirements. Technically and administratively supervises the EEO Assistant. Will be periodically called upon to conduct or participate in managerial or supervisory training programs. Serves as principal backup to and provides assistance as needed to the Assistant to the Director.


    Work Schedule:
    8:00 am - 4:30 Monday - Friday, subject to change based on the facility needs


    Telework:

    VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.

    This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.


    Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position


    Position Description/PD#:
    Equal Employment Opportunity Manager/PD841240 Relocation/

    Recruitment Incentives:
    Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

    Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
    Not required 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.
    Pre-employment physical may be required A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/06/2024.


    Physical Requirements:

    Regular and recurring work generally involves sitting at a desk, and sitting in the conferences and meetings except for occasional visits to activity work sites.

    Occasional use of automobile and public conveyance may be required. No special exertion is required.

    For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level.


    Note:
    Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

    You can verify your education here:
    If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education


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    Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.