Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Fort Lee, Virginia
Salary Range: $93499 - $121551 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located at the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Headquarters (HQ) within the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office. The incumbent serves as an Equal Employment Specialist and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Sign Language Interpretation (SLI) services, providing comprehensive guidance and support on various EEO-related matters including disability employment and reasonable accommodations.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Creditable specialized experience includes: Sign Language Interpretation (SLI) Expertise: Skill in providing interpretation services (English/ASL) and oral interpreting, coupled with expertise in deaf culture and related issues; Certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is required. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (employees, managers, external partners), negotiate, persuade individuals, and present briefings or training on EEO matters. Ability to develop procurement documentation, review technical accuracy of packages, monitor contractor performance, validate invoices, and negotiate procedural points. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of Federal EEO program laws, regulations, Executive orders, and court decisions related to disability employment and affirmative action. Skill in identifying EEO problems, conducting systematic fact-finding and data analysis, resolving complex issues, and developing concrete action plans or policy recommendation. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-12: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-11. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Analysis and Research Communications Management Analysis Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency Remote work eligible: No
How to Apply: Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 03/02/2026. You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To begin, click Apply to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, required documents, and/or other supporting documents. You need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply or create an account before applying. You will be taken to an online application. Follow all prompts and complete the online application, verify you've included all required and supporting documentation, and submit your application. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application is found at the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To receive consideration, you must complete all steps of the application process. You can verify your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, selecting the Application Status link, and then selecting the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page displays your application status, the documents received and processed, and your questionnaire responses.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-02