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To qualify for an Equal Employment Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of EEO laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, etc.and skill to apply these knowledges to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments; Knowledge of the organizational structure, management policies, procedures and practices of the Agency; General knowledge of federal personnel administration, policies, and practices involved in recruitment,selection, etc. Skill in identifying EEO problems and developing concrete action plans to resolve them; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the confidence and cooperation ofemployees, supervisors and managers on difficult and complex issues; and Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommend and/or carry out specific action(s) regarding difficult issues. 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.