Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Supervisory Equal Opportunity Investigator

Washington, District of Columbia, Saint Louis, Missouri, Newark, New Jersey Full time

Supervisory Equal Opportunity Investigator

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Saint Louis, Missouri, Newark, New Jersey

Salary Range: $90925 - $118204 Per Year

Job Summary: As a Supervisory Equal Opportunity Investigator at the GS-1860-13, you will be part of the Washington Field Office, St. Louis District Office, or the Newark Area Office, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for providing guidance and direction to a staff of investigators, investigative support assistants, and other support staff.

Major Duties:

  • Supervises and provides substantive technical and administrative guidance to a staff of investigators, investigator support assistants, and clerical personnel.
  • Reviews investigative files on an ongoing basis to ensure proper application of the theories of employment discrimination laws and that sufficient information is being requested and/or has been obtained.
  • Ensures that staff adheres to all EEOC guidelines, rules, regulations, orders, and precedents in the daily performances and completion of investigative duties and administrative functions.
  • Participates with higher level managers in establishing procedures to ensure achievement of district and agency goals and objectives and recommends changes in investigative and operational procedures to meet the agency's mission.
  • Participates on management review teams, in special program review projects, in special investigative efforts, and in the design, development, and delivery of internal or external program training.

Qualifications: For the GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes experience analyzing, researching, and evaluating employment discrimination laws, regulations, or policies; planning and establishing priorities; and conducting investigations of employment discrimination. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 13 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 03/16/2026 to receive consideration. To view the Assessment Questionnaire before applying online, click on this link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905284 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: 2026-03-16