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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST – DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST – DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Cities United States

SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to serve as an installation Equal Employment Specialist with the responsibility of supporting the execution of an integrated military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO) program under the equal opportunity (EO) program office.Overview

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Open & closing dates02/19/2025 to 02/25/2025Salary$91,922 – $142,103 per yearPay scale & gradeNH 3LocationFew vacancies in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberAFMC-026003-12698957-MCCControl number831943100This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Duties

  • Serves as an EO subject matter expert, advisor, and practitioner to the installation EO program on matters related to military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO). Interprets, advises on, implements, and effectively communicates MEO and EEO statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
  • Promotes an environment in which personnel are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Executes the installation EO program in accordance with MEO and EEO statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements while ensuring that Airmen and Guardians (military and civilian) and other eligible individuals (where applicable) receive prompt, fair, and impartial services in processing and resolving MEO and EEO complaints, and providing assistance through mediation, facilitation, and other resolution dispute techniques through NDR process, as appropriate.
  • Conducts training, human relations education, and outreach on EO and command climate related matters and helps ensure that the Total Force is equipped with knowledge about and have access to available EO resources. Instructs EO related content at first duty station training, newcomer’s orientations, human relations education classes, and other EO related training, education, and awareness activities prescribed in DoD/DAF policies.
  • Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships; advises and liaises with key stakeholders; and represents the EO office at official functions (e.g., meetings, conferences, community events, etc.) on EO related matters.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • May be required to work irregular hours or overtime.
  • Must successfully complete all required initial EO training prescribed by law and policy within the specified period of time as a condition of employment.
  • The incumbent is required to maintain certification by completing annual refresher training and other directed training to support the EO program.
  • Incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality of civilian EEO complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
  • Upon hiring into the position, incumbent must successfully obtain certification in mediation through completion of mediation training, and maintain certification through annual refresher training.
  • This position may be delegated the authority to accept and dismiss complaints.
  • This position is designated as a Mission Critical Occupation (MCO) which are occupations/occupational groups that are prioritized in mitigating deficiency gaps to ensure mission failure does not result from human capital deficiencies.
  • May be required to support mobility or Readiness Center operations in an exercise or contingency situation.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

QualificationsExperience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as: applying comprehensive and thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, court decisions, and issues related to equal employment opportunity programs and skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments; Knowledge of identifying equal employment opportunity problems and developing concrete action plans to solve these problems to advise managers on appropriate courses of action to eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of EO (MEO and EEO) concepts; principles; practices; and requirements based on laws, regulations, executive orders, and DoD, DAF, and MAJCOM policies, processes, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of EEOC, DoD, and DAF organizational structure and functions, including the nature of their missions, goals, objectives, and priorities; and the composition of the relevant Total Force workforce eligible for EO services.
3. Knowledge of human relations behaviors, organizational and command climate, and other related EO issues that may positively or adversely affect morale and mission readiness of installation personnel and strategies to address or communicate to leadership to resolve identified issues.
4. Skill in advising and counseling on the EO (MEO and EEO) program, program compliance, and requiring the interpretation and explanation of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
5. Ability to effectively and timely process complaints and NDR using effective fact finding, analytical, and evaluation methods to accurately assess information, make sound decisions, and communicate outcomes while remaining impartial and professional at all times.
6. Ability to effectively, efficiently, timely, non-judgmentally, establish working relationships with and appropriately communicate orally and in writing sensitive, difficult, controversial, and complex EO matters with commander(s), managers, employees, stakeholders, and installation population, as appropriate.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationThis job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

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