The Director, OEEO, supports the Office of the Assistant Attorney General in ensuring that the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) remains a workplace where equal opportunity is not only the law, but a core value embodied in all that OJP does. The Director is responsible for planing, organizing, and directing an equal employment opportunity program to meet regulatory requirements, Departmental goals, and agency expectations. The Director develops and monitors plans related to the implementation of EO programs or projects and effectively and efficiently administers the EEO, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and complaint process.
The Director works collaboratively with other OJP offices to efffectively and proactively advise management of EEO, alternative dispute resolution and complaint process goals and requirements. The Direcdtor provides managers and employees with information about the organization's EEO, ADR and complaint process policies, procedures, and guidelines. Under the leadership of the Director, the OEEO may provide input into agency human capital planning, diversity initiatives, talent management and workforce planning. The OEEO may assist with agency recruitment outreach and assistance and assists in ensuring fair and transparent opportunities for awards, recognitions and accountability.
The Director oversees and inspires staff, performing the administrative and human resource management functions required, and plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. The Director establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and regularly evaluates employee performance. The Director is responsible for managing the resources of the OEEO and leading creative and data-driven solutions to management challenges.
The Director oversees and performs work related to the investigation and resolution of EEO allegations and complaints and effectively conducts dispute resolution activities to mediate and conciliate complaints.
The Director plans, initiates, and/or conducts EEO program studies or evaluations, and develops, analyzes, and reviews EEO policies, procedures, and guidelines, making well supported and data-driven recommendations to senior management on the need for changes in existing policies.
Develops, analyzes, and reviews EEO policies, procedures, and guidelines, and makes recommendations to management on the need for changes in existing policies.