Deputy Director (EEO)

About the role

This position serves as a Deputy Director in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), Office of the General Counsel. The position assists in directing and administering the NLRB's EEO Program, ensuring compliance with Federal EEO laws, EEOC regulations, and management directives. The incumbent supervises day-to-day office operations, advises on EEO matters. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate is a highly experienced attorney and EEO leader with demonstrated expertise leading and overseeing Equal Employment Opportunity programs, complaint adjudication, regulatory compliance, and workforce equity initiatives within a Federal environment. They possess expert knowledge of Federal civil rights laws, EEOC regulations, complaint processing procedures, and EEO program management principles. They have demonstrated expert level proficiency in legal writing and other forms of written communication, including final agency decisions or their equivalent. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical leader skilled at identifying systemic workforce issues, evaluating organizational policies and practices, and developing effective solutions to improve compliance, workforce equity, and program effectiveness. They are experienced supervising professional staff, providing legal and technical guidance, and managing sensitive and complex EEO matters involving investigations, settlement negotiations, and final agency decisions. They are an exceptional communicator capable of influencing senior leadership, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and resolving highly sensitive or contentious issues with professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and discretion. BASIC REQUIREMENT Education: Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.). Law school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Bar Membership and Certification: Must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Your active Bar license must reference Bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Attorney Advisor (General), GS-0905-15.Specialized experience includes: Experience leading, directing, or evaluating Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, policies, or initiatives involving Federal civil rights laws, EEOC management directives and regulations, and workforce equity or compliance matters; and Experience providing legal advice and oversight regarding EEO complaint investigations, settlement negotiations, final agency decisions, regulatory compliance, and employment law matters; and Experience supervising or providing technical direction to professional staff performing EEO, legal, investigative, or compliance-related work, including assigning work, reviewing work products, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements; conducting training on EEO program or related issues; and Experience analyzing workforce data, personnel policies, organizational practices, or program operations to identify systemic issues, barriers, or compliance risks and develop corrective recommendations or action plans; and Experience conducting or overseeing complex EEO complaint investigations, preparing investigative reports or legal analyses, and reaching resolutions involving sensitive or high-profile employment matters. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.