Senior Investigative Support Assistant

📍 Location Negotiable After Selection · 🏛 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · 💰 $47,738–$62,057 per year · 🎓 GS 8 · 🧭 Compliance Inspection And Support (1802) · ⏳ Closes Nov 17, 2026 · 6 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 10, 2026
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About this job

As a Senior Investigative Support Assistant at the GS-1802-8, you will be part of the National Charge Receipt and Technical Information Unit (CRTIU) Division, Office of Field Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will perform intake functions, manage online calendars, coordinate overflow interviews, conduct charge assessments, and provide technical and clerical support for employment-discrimination investigations under federal law enforced by the Commission.

Duties

Assists in managing the online calendar for staff availability and intake interviews to ensure timely actions that may impact filing time constraints for Potential Charging Parties (PCPs).

Conducts preliminary in-depth interviews with PCPs about possible employment discrimination claims, gathers relevant facts, and determines when sufficient information has been obtained.

Counsels PCPs to explain jurisdictional issues, timelines, legal requirements, and charge processing procedures: drafts charges and makes preliminary assessments; prepares charges and accompanying affidavits, as necessary.

Performs case analyses in sufficient detail to assist investigators in preparing reports and their analysis of evidence to reach and support findings.

Assists the Charge Receipt and Technical Information Unit supervisor with intake duties. Provides information on the status of inquiries and tracks status of charge activity.

Serves as a resource for other investigative support assistants and enforcement staff, including enforcement supervisors and investigators.

Types a variety of materials such as investigative reports, memoranda, etc. Proofreads materials for correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, required format, and compliance with correspondence procedures.

Qualifications

For the GS-8: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience may include interviewing potential charging parties (PCPs); requesting information; assessing the likely merits of a charge; determining jurisdiction; utilizing the EEOC's electronic intake/charge systems; organizing information; using word processing and basic spreadsheet software to accomplish daily tasks; and reviewing basic documents or investigative forms for accuracy and completeness. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 8 level. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements outlined in this announcement. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) or SME Panel will be utilized to assist in the technical evaluation of candidates' qualifications. Applicants who meet these requirements will be certified and referred to the selecting official. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Equal Employment Opportunity The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2026 to receive consideration. To view the Assessment Questionnaire before applying online, click on this link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106747 To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-669-6820.

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Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position. Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable. Please provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing your career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable Failure to submit documents required may result in loss of consideration.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. The SME panel will assess your qualifications for the job and will identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Other information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position: National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216 Representing BUS code 1125 The selectee will be required to have a duty station and report to Headquarters or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information. All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Senior Investigative Support Assistant job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $47,738–$62,057 per year (GS 8).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 17, 2026 — 6 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Location Negotiable After Selection with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

How do I apply?

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