Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (Developmental)

About the role

The Equal Employment Specialist is assigned to Headquarters, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Serves as a CNIC Non-Appropriated Fund EEO Specialist, whose primary purpose is to administer various facets of the EEO program to include complaints processing, reasonable accommodation, affirmative employment, and training.

This position starts at the NF-03 level and includes structured training to prepare you for non-competitive promotion to the NF-04 level upon meeting requirements.

What you will do

• In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
• Duties include but are not limited to: Performs full range of EEO complaint processing duties in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Navy (DON) guidance.
• Duties include EEO intake, EEO counseling, and processing of formal complaints of discrimination.
• Explains all available options to employee/applicant, to include the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• May serve as a ADR convener and/or mediator.
• Coordinates with Human Resources (HR), Labor & Employee Relations (LER), or CNIC NAF supervisors to gain information on reported policies/practices and to facilitate resolution of matters where there is no intent to enter the EEO process.
• Counsels EEO pre complaints and facilitates timely movement through the formal process.
• Inputs all required information on inquiries and complaints into the iComplaints system for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Coordinates reasonable accommodation efforts within CNIC NAF.
• Advises managers on statutory responsibilities to provide reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities.
• Researches disability related inquiries and provides guidance/recommended accommodation solutions in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and other Federal/EEOC and DON regulations and procedures.
• Collaborates with Regional HR leaders on disability related matters and monitors and tracks requests within the CNIC NAF organization for centralized reporting purposes.
• Prepares Management Directive 715 report.
• Analyzes workplace demographic data to identify trends and barriers within the CNIC NAF workforce.
• Recommends solutions to emulate EEOC's Model EEO Program and to further affirmative employment initiatives.

Education

If qualifying all of in part based on education, proof of education MUST be submitted at time of application in order to be considered. At least one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in a filed directly related to the EEO Specialist Position.

OR At least one year of progressively responsible experience implementing the laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to the Department of Navy (DON) programs.

OR A combination of education leading towards a degree in a related field directly related to the EEO Specialist position and experience implementing the laws, executive orders, directives and regulations applicable to the Department of Navy (DON) programs.

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume: limited to two pages, must use Times New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - Resume Requirements Proof of education: official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
• Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Department of War (DOW) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: Provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Veteran's Preference: Provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: Provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

**Announcement closing date has been extended from September 15, 2026 to September 18, 2026** Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.

Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements.

Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.