Federal

Secretary

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Β· Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
πŸ“ Birmingham, Alabama GS-8 $47,738 - $62,057/yr
Posted: Mar 12, 2026 Deadline: Mar 20, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

As a Secretary at the GS-0318-8, you will be part of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for providing advanced legal, technical, and administrative support in a litigation environment, including maintaining case dockets, preparing legal and administrative documents for attorneys and legal staff.

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 includes providing advanced legal, technical, and administrative support in a litigation environment, including maintaining case dockets, preparing legal and administrative documents, and coordinating workflow and communications for attorneys and legal staff. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

One year at the GS-7 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.

Major Duties

Maintains litigation and administrative dockets electronically, including logging incoming charge files and litigation documents, assigning them appropriately, and independently tracking case statuses.

Monitors the Legal Unit’s litigation and travel budgets, coordinates with administrative staff and vendors, gathers funding information, and manages confidential filing systems.

Drafts and prepares internal litigation reports, responds to OGC information requests, assists with press releases, and prepares case filing and resolution documents.

Receives, screens, and responds to a wide range of inquiries; manages calendars, appointments, meetings, and videoconferencing for the regional attorney and Legal Unit.

Drafts and finalizes correspondence and legal-related documents using correct legal formatting; creates and maintains spreadsheets to track budgets and litigation activity with minimal oversight.

Contacts and communicates with members of the public, charging parties and class members, opposing counsel, courts, litigants, witnesses, the EEOC staff, and others.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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): Adaptability Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Listening Teamwork Writing 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.

Additional Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position: National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216 Representing BUS code 1125 If selected, you will be expected to report to the appropriate duty station listed on this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the 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.

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 03/20/2026 to receive consideration. To view the Assessment Questionnaire before applying online, click on this link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12908995 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Secretary position at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
The salary range for this position is $47,738 - $62,057/yr. This is a GS-8 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Secretary job located?
This position is located in Birmingham, Alabama. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
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 includes providing advanced legal, technical, and administrative support in a litigation environment, including maintaining case dockets, preparing legal and administrative documents, and coord...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 20, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-8 mean?
GS-8 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.