This job announcement recently went out from the US Department Of State:
Opportunity Available Immediately
U.S. Department of State
Office of Civil Rights (S/OCR)
Washington, D.C.
Position: Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, GS-0260-13
Timeframe: Negotiable – This is an Excepted Appointment which can be terminated at anytime.
This position is located in the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of State. The office is responsible for assisting the Department in fostering a work environment free of discrimination and to maintain a continuing affirmative outreach program that promotes equal opportunity through the identification and elimination of discriminatory policies and practices. The incumbent serves as the Department’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Specialist and is responsible for providing policy and technical guidance and counseling in Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Equal Employment Opportunity program.
The incumbent will serve as the Agency’s subject matter expert on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) issues and programs; and work with Department bureaus, HR specialists, and both managers and employees to develop ADR process models, case studies, and interest based skill development training. The incumbent directs the ADR Program by resolving informal and formal complaints through the use of mediation, and other appropriate ADR techniques.
The incumbent develops Alternative Dispute Resolution models that reflect innovative approaches to conflict resolution and in preventing disputes in the State Department’s entire workforce. Counsels employees and applicants for employment who believe they have been discriminated against in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. Chairs the State Department’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group and is the Agency’s representative at interagency meetings on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
The Office of Civil Rights is looking for looking for an individual with a strong background in ADR, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and who has great program management experience as well as experience in developing training.
Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in ADR, utilizing several of the ADR techniques, and 2-3 years of program management experience. In addition, the successful candidate should be energetic, and have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Security clearance is required. If you do not currently possess a clearance, the Department of State will process one for you, if you are selected.
For information on this position, please contact: Ardena Austin, Administrative Officer, (202) 647-9295.
