The Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist will serve in the EEO Office and is responsible for assisting the EEO Manager in planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of the affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs in the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Responsible for coordinating, planning, developing, administering, managing, advising, and evaluating the Equal Opportunity/ Diversity Program in the Health Care System level. This includes the interpretation of policies, laws, and regulations and the development and implementation of policy and training programs. Duties include but are not limited to: Monitoring and assisting in the management of the Health Care System's overall EEO/ Diversity program on an on-going basis. Assist in developing, coordinating and conducting EEO Training for employees, managers and supervisors to include but not limited to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, NO FEAR Act, Anti Harassment and Reasonable Accommodation overview. Conducts specialist studies related to equal employment opportunity as identified by the Health Care System, VISN, or VHA Central Office. Participates in meetings, conference calls, workgroups and training to maintain a high level of knowledge, skill and ability. Determines the number of mediation sessions conducted, the number of settlements reached, and the the number of management refusals in order to promote cost efficiency of the ADR Program. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist/PD05033A You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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