Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (Developmental)

Summary

The Equal Employment Specialist is assigned to Headquarters, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Serves as a CNIC Non-Appropriated Fund EEO Specialist, whose primary purpose is to administer various facets of the EEO program to include complaints processing, reasonable accommodation, affirmative employment, and training. This position starts at the NF-03 level and includes structured training to prepare you for non-competitive promotion to the NF-04 level upon meeting requirements.

Duties

• In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Performs full range of EEO complaint processing duties in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Navy (DON) guidance. Duties include EEO intake, EEO counseling, and processing of formal complaints of discrimination. Explains all available options to employee/applicant, to include the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). May serve as a ADR convener and/or mediator. Coordinates with Human Resources (HR), Labor & Employee Relations (LER), or CNIC NAF supervisors to gain information on reported policies/practices and to facilitate resolution of matters where there is no intent to enter the EEO process. Counsels EEO pre complaints and facilitates timely movement through the formal process. Inputs all required information on inquiries and complaints into the iComplaints system for tracking and reporting purposes. Coordinates reasonable accommodation efforts within CNIC NAF. Advises managers on statutory responsibilities to provide reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities. Researches disability related inquiries and provides guidance/recommended accommodation solutions in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and other Federal/EEOC and DON regulations and procedures. Collaborates with Regional HR leaders on disability related matters and monitors and tracks requests within the CNIC NAF organization for centralized reporting purposes. Prepares Management Directive 715 report. Analyzes workplace demographic data to identify trends and barriers within the CNIC NAF workforce. Recommends solutions to emulate EEOC's Model EEO Program and to further affirmative employment initiatives.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess the following: At least one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in a filed directly related to the EEO Specialist Position. OR At least one year of progressively responsible experience implementing the laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to the Department of Navy (DON) programs. OR A combination of education leading towards a degree in a related field directly related to the EEO Specialist position and experience implementing the laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to the Department of Navy (DON) programs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Knowledge of EEO procedures, and general practical knowledge of personnel administration to explain regulations and procedures; to respond to questions concerning policies, practices and operations of EEO complaints processing; and to research and compile information pertaining to EEO complaints processing. Knowledge of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and other laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to DON EEO program(s) and skill in applying them in a wide variety of situations. Knowledge of HR regulations and policies and practical experience in applying those regulations and policies. Knowledge of EEOC organization, mission, and EEO complaint processing procedures. Skill in fact-finding and analysis to obtain, organize, and report relevant information and to make conclusions about its meaning. This includes skill in interviewing persons to obtain facts and opinions in stressful situations and skill in planning and conducting interviews to obtain information and determine the relevance of information necessary to answer specific questions or solve routine problems. Skill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations.

Education

If qualifying all of in part based on education, proof of education MUST be submitted at time of application in order to be considered. At least one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in a filed directly related to the EEO Specialist Position. OR At least one year of progressively responsible experience implementing the laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to the Department of Navy (DON) programs. OR A combination of education leading towards a degree in a related field directly related to the EEO Specialist position and experience implementing the laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to the Department of Navy (DON) programs.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. When building or uploading your resume, please note there is a two-page limit. The system will restrict any attempts to submit a longer document. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/15/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13059476 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status