About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at Peace Corp's HQ, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in Washington, DC. OCR provides leadership and guidance on all civil rights and equal opportunity matters under the law. The office processes complaints of discrimination in the recruitment or employment of staff and in the recruitment or service of Volunteers. OCR works with offices to ensure equal employment opportunity principles are fully integrated into the agency's human resources and organizational data systems.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 09/08/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced: at one grade. Specialized Experience at the FP-3 (GS-13) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-3 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-4 or GS-11. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes: management of discrimination complaints involving sensitive information in complex organizations with multiple departments, divisions, or bureaus; experience writing and/or editing legally sound final agency actions, with need for minimal editing, for management's signature; experience drafting reports for submission to regulatory agencies. ~OR~ A combination of education and experience ~AND~ Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current or former Federal employees, including Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements to be eligible for this position. For positions above the FP-09 (GS-05) level, you must have completed at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the position to which you are applying. All current or former Federal employees, including internal employees, must provide a copy of their SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action," to demonstrate that you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. For more information, refer to the "Required Documents" section below. Please note: Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements. Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups). One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis. For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.
Major DutiesThe Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist performs the following major duties: Assists in managing the discrimination complaint process for employees and Peace Corps Volunteers by managing investigations into complaints of discrimination to include intake, counseling, acceptance/dismissal determinations, amendments to investigations, approval of investigative plans, legal sufficiency reviews of investigative reports, and preparation of final orders. Assures complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies. Maintains strict impartially when working with complainants and management officials. Works with COR in assignment of tasks to the EEO services contractor including counseling, investigations and alternative dispute resolution, providing contractors with administrative support and holding them accountable for meeting regulatory timelines and contractual requirements. Prepares complete, timely reports on pre-complaint counseling activities, the status of formal complaints, and the disposition of complaints closed. Accurately enters information into the electronic case tracking system to keep files current for accurate reporting of complaints activity. Serves as the primary point-of-contact for providing counseling services to aggrieved persons who may raise questions, seek guidance, direction and technical information, including responding to routine inquiries from complainants and responding management officials. Serves as the primary drafter for regulatory reports including MD-715, Form 462, and the Congressional No FEAR Act report. Develops and provides training to the workforce on their rights and responsibilities with respect to discrimination laws and agency policies during new employee orientation and in other settings. Works on projects related to affirmative employment of veterans and persons with disabilities, including serving as the selective placement program coordinator.RequirementsApplicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old. Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b. You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day. You must successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months. The initial appointment to this position cannot exceed five years.