Equal Opportunity Investigator

Equal Opportunity Investigator

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, Oakland, California, San Francisco, California, San Jose, California, Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Miami, Florida, Tampa, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Kansas City, Kansas, New Orleans, Louisiana, Baltimore, Maryland, Detroit, Michigan, Jackson, Mississippi, Charlotte, North Carolina, Greenville, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, New York, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memphis, Tennessee, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Seattle, Washington, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Salary Range: $43106 - $68549 Per Year

Job Summary: As a Equal Opportunity Investigator at the GS-1860-7/9, you will be part of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission serving in one of the agency's District, Field, or Local offices, depending on the selected duty location. If selected, you will be responsible for investigating allegations involving employment discrimination.

Major Duties:

• Receives inquiries and investigates charges of employment discrimination filed, pursuant to the federal statues enforced by the Commission.
• Interviews potential charging parties, informs them of their administrative and legal rights and responsibilities under the laws enforced by the Commission, and conducts a preliminary review of information gathered to determine jurisdiction.
• Obtains documentary and testimonial evidence that is relevant and material to the resolution of the issues under investigation through witness interviews and affidavits, written requests for information, on-site investigations, research, etc.
• Conducts on-site investigations, during which the incumbent inspects respondent facilities, interviews witnesses, and personnel and examines and copies other records.
• Drafts charges of discrimination and takes affidavits of charging parties, as appropriate.
• Drafts a thorough and well-written report of investigative findings, citing specific testimonial and/or documentary evidence, as well as applicable case law, policies, and precedents relied upon.
• Drafts proposed conciliation agreements that provide meaningful and appropriate relief and engages in settlement and conciliation negotiations to resolve charges.

Qualifications: For the GS-07: You must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service, such as: Assisting with investigative duties designed to develop information, planning and conducting investigations, and refining investigative methods and techniques. Assisting with fact gathering that results in preparing a written report of the facts. Writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner. OR One full year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND must meet certain GPA requirements or membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. For the GS-09: You must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service, such as: Conducting formal investigations into employee discrimination, or closely related areas, using a variety of investigative methods and determining such things as the documentary evidence needed to conduct the investigation. Interviewing witnesses through sworn statements or testimony and preparing a written report of the facts. Writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner. OR Successful completion of a master's, or equivalent graduate degree, directly related to the position, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 09 level. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. 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.

How to Apply: 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 03/17/2026 to receive consideration. To view the Assessment Questionnaire before applying online, click on this link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905264 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. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-669-6820.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-17