Department: Department of the Treasury

Agency: Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes for delivery to the Federal Reserve System each year (the BEP does not produce coins - all coinage is minted by the United States Mint). These notes are produced at our facilities in Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to U.S. currency, the BEP produces several other security documents such as portions of U.S. passports and materials for Homeland Security.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Background and/or Security Investigation required. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.

Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

FEW vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

This position is located in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEODM).  Duties include, but are not limited to the following:  Assist with and provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, ADR program designed, training, implementation (e.g. comprehensive level of expertise in mediation, facilitation, fact finding, consultation, EEO Counseling, organizational development according to Federal laws, regulations, and policies). In performing these duties, the incumbent shall maintain strict neutrality with respect to management and supervisory and non-supervisory employees.

 

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 grade level: 

 

• Implements EEO programs such as: complaint counseling, affirmative action, special emphasis program, and adjudication.

 

• Mediates and resolves all types of employment disputes including those involving laws and regulations such as: Title VII, Title VI, Age Discrimination Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, American Disabilities Act, and Older Workers Benefits Protection Act.

 

• To administer, plan, direct, manage, monitor, educate, develop, implement, market, evaluate, train, and consult on all aspects of an ADR Program.

 

• Coaches apprentice mediators in a variety of dispute resolution techniques.

 

• Uses various dispute resolution techniques providing parties with resolution options and facilitating their interaction.

 

• Helps develop a better internal capacity of organization to be more effective and to decrease workplace conflict.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Applicants must (1) be a United States citizen (2) requires demonstrated skills in the area of EEO programs, compliance, dispute resolution, designed conflict management system, acquired through facilitation, mediation, employee relations, and demonstrated experience as a certified Mediator, EEO Counseling, and program compliance. Requires leadership ability, analytical skills, oral and written communications, strong interpersonal skills, and high proficiency in problem-solving.

 

 

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Your application includes your:  (1) Your resume and (2) required supporting documents (see Required Documents section below).  We will use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:

 

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2. Minimum Requirements:  Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position.  You may be found “not qualified†if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.  If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.

 

2.    Rating:  your application will be evaluated in the following areas:  Extensive knowledge of EEO/ADR rules and regulations, executive orders, court decisions, etc. in order to provide innovative solutions to complex EEO issues and to conduct research of laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, legal texts, and precedent cases bearing on the legal issues involved in the problem, proposal or case; legal training/experience related to the processing and disposition of EEO complaints, particularly through the Federal courts and regulatory requests; knowledge of personnel policies, practices and regulations as they apply to staffing, classification, employee and labor relations, and employee development in order to participate in significant personal issues; skill in analyzing employment problems, present and potential, and developing work solutions, including changes or alternatives to management policies and practices that constitute barriers to equal employment opportunities; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the confidence and cooperation of employees, supervisors and managers on complex EEO/ADR cases; skill in written and oral communication to prepare and present finding regarding complex EEO/ADR issues, EEO program instruction and policy/program instruction development.

 

Category Rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three categories, Gold, Silver, or Bronze depending on your experience related to this position.  Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed.  Preference eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference eligibles in that category.  Qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

 

     3.    Referral:  If you are among the top qualified candidates, your

           application maybe referred to a selecting official for consideration

           and possible interview. First consideration will be given to 

           CTAP/ICTAP eligibles in the commuting area.  In addition to

           meeting the minimum qualification requirements, CTAP/ICTAP

           eligibles must be ranked in the Gold category.  For more

           information on the

Career Transition Assistance Plan  (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), please go to: http://www.treasury.gov/careers/Pages/ctap-ictap.aspx

 

For All Applicants/All U.S. Citizens â€“ If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:  Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. 

Benefits and Other Info

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair, and values diversity. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous – helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being, and your family needs. Our benefits package includes:

 

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards
• Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums;

 

Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc 

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: