Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

Ability to conduct highly reliable civil rights qualitative research, to analyze data report, and develop comprehensive findings and conclusions.

Conducted and reported research on civil rights issues or questions pertaining to federal enforcement of civil rights laws dealing with voting rights, employment, housing, or education.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Knowledge of administrative laws, regulations, and policies.

Ability to effectively communicate in written form both internally (to senior staff, leadership and colleagues) and externally (to stakeholders, funders and federal partners) regarding civil rights programs and policies.

Knowledge of fundamental constitutional and federal law and policy related to civil rights and discrimination, and ability to produce comprehensive, accurate reports that recommend changes and improvements in public policy on these issues.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

I possess experience in conducting and reporting research on civil rights issues or questions pertaining to federal enforcement of civil rights laws dealing with voting rights, employment, housing, or education, or another key area of federal civil rights law.

I certify I will have attached an official educational transcript (if applicable).

I certify I will have attached a writing sample to this application.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 11:

Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-9 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements at the GS-11 level may be met by three (3) full academic years of graduate level education, or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, such as a J.D., or the successful completion of an LL.M. degree. Academic courses should include civil rights law and policy; social research; contemporary sociology; theoretical, methodological and policy research issues; public policy. Graduate level education should include courses such as civil rights law and policy; social research; contemporary sociology; theoretical, policy research issues; public policy; and/or qualitative social research; and quantitative data.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

US Commission On Civil Rights

Civil Rights Analyst, GS-0160-11

Announcement Number:	CCR-18-005	Application Deadline:	12/20/2018
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	11/20/2018
Salary Range:	Min: 68036.0 - Max: 88450.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

U. S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) has an immediate need for Civil Rights Analysts. USCCR takes on matters pertaining to civil rights that affect the United States and its citizens. In addition to the myriad of federal benefits, USCCR offers: flexible work schedule and an opportunity to contribute to civil rights.
U. S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) has an immediate need for Civil Rights Analysts. USCCR takes on matters pertaining to civil rights that affect the United States and its citizens. In addition to the myriad of federal benefits, USCCR offers: flexible work schedule and an opportunity to contribute to civil rights.

Notes:

Ensure a writing sample is attached to your application in response to the competency "Ability to effectively communicate in written form both internally (to senior staff, leadership and colleagues) and externally (to stakeholders, funders and federal partners) regarding civil rights programs and policies".

The incumbent performs research on civil rights topics, including literature reviews, analysis of constitutional law, statutes and regulations, and collection and analysis of statistical data and other information. The incumbent also drafts memoranda, reports, and other written products for major national civil rights research studies.
Ensure a writing sample is attached to your application in response to the competency "Ability to effectively communicate in written form both internally (to senior staff, leadership and colleagues) and externally (to stakeholders, funders and federal partners) regarding civil rights programs and policies". The incumbent performs research on civil rights topics, including literature reviews, analysis of constitutional law, statutes and regulations, and collection and analysis of statistical data and other information. The incumbent also drafts memoranda, reports, and other written products for major national civil rights research studies.

Duties:

Consults with Federal, State, and local Commission officials, officials of private organizations, civil rights researchers, and members of the public to secure information on socioeconomic inequality and the effects of government programs on equal opportunity based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and/or disability. Researches relevant constitutional and civil rights law to inform qualitative and quantitative research needed.
Consults with Federal, State, and local Commission officials, officials of private organizations, civil rights researchers, and members of the public to secure information on socioeconomic inequality and the effects of government programs on equal opportunity based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and/or disability. Researches relevant constitutional and civil rights law to inform qualitative and quantitative research needed.
Conducts research for civil rights projects, studies, and proposals that are being performed or considered by the Commission regarding the political, social, legal, and economic factors influencing socioeconomic inequality and denial of equal protection under the law based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and/or disability. Conducts research related to disparate impact based on precise analysis of relevant civil rights legal standards. In collaboration with social scientists, collects, reviews, analyzes, and organizes statistical information using public and private data source and archives. The information concerns the income, education, employment, occupational classifications, housing, social services, etc., of minorities, women, older persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of various national origins and religions, as well as trends and intersectional data.
Conducts research for civil rights projects, studies, and proposals that are being performed or considered by the Commission regarding the political, social, legal, and economic factors influencing socioeconomic inequality and denial of equal protection under the law based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and/or disability. Conducts research related to disparate impact based on precise analysis of relevant civil rights legal standards. In collaboration with social scientists, collects, reviews, analyzes, and organizes statistical information using public and private data source and archives. The information concerns the income, education, employment, occupational classifications, housing, social services, etc., of minorities, women, older persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of various national origins and religions, as well as trends and intersectional data.
Addresses civil rights regulatory problems that have clearly applicable precedents. Addresses questions referred by administrative officials such as questions concerning the interpretation and application of civil rights rules, and regulations as they pertain to contracts, claims, or other legal instruments. May occasionally act as an adviser on the plans and operations of a single program or activity. Reviews for regulatory soundness and accuracy program materials from operating units of the organization. Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, technical manuals, and other agency publications affiliated with civil rights law.
Addresses civil rights regulatory problems that have clearly applicable precedents. Addresses questions referred by administrative officials such as questions concerning the interpretation and application of civil rights rules, and regulations as they pertain to contracts, claims, or other legal instruments. May occasionally act as an adviser on the plans and operations of a single program or activity. Reviews for regulatory soundness and accuracy program materials from operating units of the organization. Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, technical manuals, and other agency publications affiliated with civil rights law.
Works independently in conducting research on civil rights questions with clearly applicable regulatory precedents. Investigates the facts, searches legal precedents, defines the legal and factual issues pertaining to civil rights law, drafts the necessary legal documents, and develops conclusions and recommendations. Writes highly accurate, well-documented, comprehensive reports, and contributes to research and editing of Commission reports.
Works independently in conducting research on civil rights questions with clearly applicable regulatory precedents. Investigates the facts, searches legal precedents, defines the legal and factual issues pertaining to civil rights law, drafts the necessary legal documents, and develops conclusions and recommendations. Writes highly accurate, well-documented, comprehensive reports, and contributes to research and editing of Commission reports.