EEOC Hiring for Investigative Support Assistant at Boston, MA Full Time

Summary

As an Investigative Support Assistant at the GS-1802-7, you will be part of Boston Area Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will provide assistance and support to EEOC Investigators and staff who investigate cases for the lead civil rights agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination and perform related educational and outreach activities.

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.
• The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Handling routine inquiries from members of public, in writing and through face-to-face interaction.
• Interviewing individuals who believe they have been discriminated against; Counseling individuals on whether EEOC or some other organization has jurisdiction over their allegations.
• Following up with individuals, as requested, to secure additional information.
• Organizing, maintaining, and transmitting case files in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conducting research in case files and reference materials, as requested, Maintaining computerized case related data systems.
• Proofreading documents for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and compliance with correspondence policies.
• Responding to routine requests for information from case files.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

For the GS-7: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service, such as:

• Assist investigators in developing a variety of evidentiary materials surrounding charges.
• Generate reports, memoranda and a wide range of documents to track and compile data.
• Utilize fact finding techniques to assist in the preparation of investigative case files.
• Review and processing correspondence using multiple methodologies and assembling and organizing case files and managing a caseload.
• Maintain, document, and finalize records and reports, to ensure they are complete and accurate.

Applicants must meet all eligibility 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This is a bargaining unit position: National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216 Representing BUS code 1125.

You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference (see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content ).

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration )

All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

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