This position is a Program Analyst, GS- 0343-13 working in a location negotiable after selection for the R9-Ofc of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Mgmt.

The internal working title of this position is Senior Affirmative Employment Specialist.

Salary will be set based on the location the selectee is located. For more information regarding salary please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2021/general-schedule/

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As a Program Analyst your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides lead coordination for the staff workforce recruiters in the implementation of Service-wide recruitment objectives and activities.
• Coordinates outreach communication of FWS career and intern opportunities to actively solicit and maintain contact with private sector employment representatives, public employment services, and professional or trade associations; representatives of educational institutions, minority, women’s, disabled and veteran advocacy groups; and other groups as necessary to develop a robust recruitment source to attract qualified job applicants for FWS positions.
• Serves as technical expert and Point of Contact for analyzing statistical data for which to conduct studies and projects, including workforce studies, to solve broad, difficult, and complex workforce issues. Through systematic fact-finding, analysis, and consultation efforts, makes recommendations to the Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management (ODIWM) Program Manager and other Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) leaders.
• Provides guidance and direction on effective outreach methods and strategies for recruitment; identifies sources of job applicants and candidates; and advising management on the selection of the most appropriate and effective staffing methods to identify job candidates.
• Coordinates implementation of FWS recruitment strategies with the strategies from multi-agency partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, professional societies, and people of color serving or lead organizations and academic programs working together to increase the representation of people of color in conservation and preservation careers.

Travel Required

25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.