Affirmative Employment Specialist

This position is located in Office of Small Business and Civil Rights. The supervisor is Melissa Ralph. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Major duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties related to the Affirmative Employment Program. Such duties include but are not limited to: Assists with planning, coordination, implementation, and tracking of agency AE program activities and projects (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Minority Serving Institution Program (MSIP), and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), while helping ensure agency policy and practices appropriately adhere to and appropriately address federally mandated requirements. Assists in the development of program initiatives, plans and strategies. Anticipates, recognizes, and resolves complex EEO workplace issues as they relate to policies, principles, and processes. Works with AE Program Manager to prioritize, plan, schedule, and manage AE assigned projects, including identifying and resolving problems, directing the efforts needed to reach programmatic objectives and successfully complete projects in a timely manner. Completes special assignments or projects as directed by the Program Manager, Deputy Director, or Director. Provides input to the Program Manager and other management officials on the status of protected groups at the NRC. Assists the Program Manager in performing internal agency outreach and oversight to ensure coordination, continuity, and conformity of EEO strategy execution in accordance with NRC's Strategic Plan goals and objectives, NRC directives, MSIP, MD-715, MD-110, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Personnel Management, Department of Justice, and other federal oversight agencies mandates, directives, and compliance requirements. Assists with, and/or conducts EEO related training, presentations, workshops, seminars, forums, lunch-n-learns, and other information sharing events and activities (e.g., EEO panel discussions, All-Hands meetings, etc.). Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical program data from various systems to perform assessments against established metrics (e.g., Affirmative Action data, EEO data, trends, culture indicators, etc.) to identify progress and make informed recommendations for continued programmatic improvement. Provides written and verbal advice and assistance to NRC offices, management, leadership, employees, and other stakeholders on a broad range of matters related to the mission and execution of NRC's EEO policies and programs. Conducts pre/post-civil rights compliance reviews for NRC conducted and financially assisted programs and activities to ensure compliance with Federal and civil rights laws. Makes referrals for mediation and investigation of compliance-related matters, as warranted, to ensure non-discrimination of stakeholders and beneficiaries under NRC conducted and financially assisted program and activities. Develops and disburse applicable forms and materials used to assist beneficiaries in preparing reports and other required documents. Provides authoritative technical assistance and guidance to aid involuntary compliance with civil rights statues and NRC regulations.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: designing, leading, evaluating, and managing comprehensive Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative employment programs, interpreting Federal EEO laws and management directives (such as Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and ADEA), conducting workforce data and barrier analyses, authoring or implementing MD-715 reports and affirmative action plans, providing authoritative technical advice to management on regulatory compliance, and leading stakeholder engagement, training, or targeted recruitment initiatives. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Requirements

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial 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 trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.