Equal Employment Specialist

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The 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 one equal opportunity (EO) program office. Conditions of Employment Continued Must successfully complete all required initial EO training prescribed by law and policy within the specified period of time as a condition of employment in order to be authorized to directly interact/participate in processing MEO and EEO complaints and gain access to the DAF Equal Opportunity Information Technology System. At the discretion of the DAF, this training may include Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity Advisor Course (EOAC). The incumbent is required to maintain certification by completing annual refresher training and other-directed training to support the EO program. In accordance with the USAF Guide for Determination and Revalidation of Mission Critical Occupations, this position is designated as a Mission Critical Occupation (MCO) which are occupations/occupational groups that set direction, execute performance, or directly impact mission critical functions or services and are prioritized in mitigating deficiency gaps to ensure mission failure does not result from human capital deficiencies. IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0260 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, legal requirements, and methodology of the federal EEO and MEO programs to perform difficult and complex assignments involving civilian employees and military members; Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the civilian (EEO) and military (MEO) complaint processes, principles, regulations, methods, and practices to provide guidance to management/leadership and employees/Service member on legal and procedural program requirements; Thorough and detailed knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems. Note: Resume must show supporting details. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ability to effectively, efficiently, timely, non-judgmentally

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