EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Lee, Virginia

Salary Range: $92573 - $120350 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. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Major Duties:

• As an Equal Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties: Performs SLI duties, providing interpretation services between spoken English and ASL. Acts as a key EEO liaison and information resource for deaf & hard of hearing employees & management. Responsible for ensuring that individuals, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders across all levels of DeCA remain informed of changes in EEO policy, legislation, Congressional initiatives, and applicable laws regarding SLI, reasonable accommodations, and broad EEO workforce matters. Perform technical reviews of procurement packages, including the development of Performance Work Statements. Validate & certify contractor invoices for payment and prepare annual assessment reports. Provides comprehensive guidance and support on EEO-related matters, including disability employment, reasonable accommodations, and EEO policies, legislation, and laws. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

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. 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. Telework eligible:Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/agency Remote work eligible: No

How to Apply: 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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16