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Equal Employment Opportunity
Develops, administers, evaluates, and advises on EEO programs to ensure equal opportunity in employment practices.
What GS-0360 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-0360, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-0360
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Equal Opportunity
This AFSC directly involves managing and implementing EEO programs, making it a direct translation to civilian EEO roles.
Skills that carry over: EEO Knowledge, Investigation Skills, Communication.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11.
Equal Opportunity
The GS-0360 EEO series covers program management and complaint adjudication. EO advisors with program-lead experience commonly target GS-11 and GS-12.
Skills that carry over: EEO program management, Complaint adjudication, Climate assessment, Policy advising.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Navy Counselor
Navy Counselors provide career guidance and are involved in personnel management, including EEO-related activities, which aligns well with EEO roles.
Skills that carry over: Investigation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Develop and implement EEO programs and policies
- Investigate discrimination complaints
- Conduct EEO training and awareness programs
- Analyze workforce data for disparities
- Advise management on EEO compliance
- Prepare reports and briefings on EEO matters
Key competencies
EEO Knowledge
Understanding of discrimination laws and regulations.
Investigation Skills
Ability to conduct fair and thorough investigations.
Communication
Skill in training and advising on EEO matters.
Analytical Skills
Ability to analyze workforce data and trends.
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to handle sensitive situations.
Problem Resolution
Skill in mediating and resolving conflicts.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-0360
What is an EEO Specialist?
A GS-0360 Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist ensures workplace fairness through complaint processing, policy development, and compliance monitoring. These professionals investigate discrimination complaints and help agencies maintain discrimination-free workplaces.
How much does an EEO Specialist make?
EEO Specialists earn between $42,679 (GS-7 Step 1) and $117,034 (GS-13 Step 10) under the 2025 GS pay scale. Most positions are GS-11/12/13, earning $63,163-$117,034 annually plus locality adjustments.
What are the requirements for GS-0360 positions?
GS-0360 positions require education and/or experience in EEO, HR, law, or related fields. Entry-level positions accept degrees or experience. Higher grades require specialized EEO experience including investigations, counseling, and program management.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-0360?
Military experience as EEO counselor, investigator, or working with MEO programs provides directly applicable experience. Those who handled complaints, conducted investigations, or managed equal opportunity programs have transferable skills.
What is the career progression for EEO Specialist?
The career ladder typically follows GS-7/9/11/12/13 intervals. Entry-level specialists provide counseling and process complaints. GS-11/12 specialists conduct investigations independently. Senior specialists manage EEO programs and develop policy.
How do I apply for GS-0360 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for 'Equal Employment Opportunity' or '0360' series. Every agency has EEO positions. Your federal resume should detail EEO counseling, investigation experience, and knowledge of discrimination laws and regulations.
Ready to apply for GS-0360?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.