United States Coast Guard

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (Trainee)

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is looking for a current student who is dedicated and a self-starter to take on an exciting employment opportunity! You will gain training and experience in the field of Civil Rights, as you provide assistance to senior Equal Employment Opportunity Specialists, and guidance to USCG units and personnel on issues such as: Equal Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Civil Rights, and community outreach.

Official Title: Student Trainee (Equal Employment Opportunity)
Open Date: February 24, 2012 Closing Date: March 23, 2012
Series & Grade: GS-0299-05/07 Duty Location: Kodiak or Juneau, Alaska
Starting Salary Range: $34,204 – 51,825 per year
(Plus a cost of living allowance – Kodiak: 7.18%, Juneau: 5.57%)

Promotion Potential: GS-12 (if converted to a term, career-conditional, or career position)

*Note: The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) provides work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals. Students in the SCEP may be noncompetitively converted to term, career or career-conditional appointments following completion of their academic and work experience requirements.

Position Location:

This position will be located in either the Kodiak or Juneau field office of the Office of Civil Rights Operations within the Civil Rights Directorate for the USCG. To learn more about the USCG’s Office of Civil Rights Operations, please visit: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg00/cg00h/default.asp

Duties of the Position:
(Duties and responsibilities at lower grade levels will be performed with higher levels of supervision and an emphasis on growth and career development. The more experience you gain, the more independent the work assignments will be.)

As an EEO Specialist Trainee, you will work closely with senior EEO Specialists in your office and across the USCG in areas such as:
- EEO/Civil Rights Program Management and Training: You will learn how to administer training in key program areas, and gain skill in implementing and analyzing programs which affect minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
- Complaint processing: You will learn how to determine if complaints are within the purview of applicable EEO/Civil Rights law and monitor the processing of pre-Complaint counseling to ensure timely and effective completion.
- Research and Analysis, and Database Administration: You will learn how to utilize electronic complaint systems and applications, analyze policies, and make recommendations.
- Providing Guidance and Assistance: You will learn how to advise managers, supervisors, employees, and applicants on civil rights program policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
- Drafting written documentation: You will learn how to draft complaint related documents, such as letters of acceptance, as well as instructions for implementing specific portions of the EEO program.

General Information about this SCEP position:

1) In order to qualify, you must: be at least sixteen years old, be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted to the U.S. and eligible to work; enrolled at an accredited institution, seeking at bachelor’s degree or higher; and maintain good academic performance in a field of study related to this position.

2) Your grade and salary will be determined based on your academic credits and work experience at the time of selection. You may be eligible for promotions during your appointment and/or conversion to a permanent position upon graduation.

3) Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

How to Apply for this Position:

Please follow all instructions closely. Failure to do so may disqualify you from further consideration. If you have any questions, please contact Brandy Jones, brandy.n.jones@uscg.mil, prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Your complete application for this position must be submitted via email by the closing date of the announcement. The closing date is 11:59pm (EST) on Friday, March 23, 2012. The email address for submission is: brandy.n.jones@uscg.mil. Please put ALASKA INTERN in the subject line of the email.

Your application must include the following:

1) Resume (must include your current contact information, and your work history with dates in MM/YY format, salary and/or grade information, and descriptions of duties performed)
2) Unofficial Transcript (NOTE: If your resume doesn’t show current enrollment in Spring 2012 courses, you must also include proof of current enrollment)
3) Veteran’s Preference information, if applicable.
4) At least one professional reference (Name, Title, Company, Contact Information)

Privacy Act Requirements:

The documents referenced in this announcement are used to determine applicants’ qualifications for the position and are authorized under 5 U.S.C 3302 and 3361.

USCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. USCG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact (202) 475-5304. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.