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 the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) for the Major Command (MAJCOM).

Duties

Develops, refines and implements the MAJCOM strategic vision for D&I. Implements D&I educational and training courses, and workshops. Develops and utilizes institutional data, metrics, and research studies, and benchmarks best practices. Represents the MAJCOM at DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, functional, national and regional events and the MAJCOM D&I Council.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• PCS expenses will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must obtain and maintain an appropriate Special Sensitive/Top Secret security clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• An advanced degree desired, preferably in Social Sciences, Sociology, Ethnic studies, Human Services, Human Relations, D and I Education,
• or History (or an interdisciplinary degree combining any of these or related fields of study with an emphasis on critical theory of social structures.
• Two or more years of experience in leading MAJCOM-wide (or equivalent) programs in cultural competence and D and I practices is desired.
• Executive level experience in program development and management is preferred, ideally in positions of progressively higher responsibility; a high level of demonstrated personal initiative and leadership in significant group-oriented projects;
• creative problem solving skills, and the ability to rapidly formulate and communicate decisions; experience in resource management and allocation to include programming and budgeting significant funds;
• and the ability to present and defend independent positions on complex issues to sophisticated audiences.
• Overtime may be required.
• Requires short and extended periods of TDY within and outside of the continental United States.
• Requires travel by any or all modes of military and/or commercial transportation.
• May be required to perform other duties in support of the MAJCOM staff during times of conflict or staffing
• This is a CENTRALLY MANGAGED position

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS- 13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) providing MAJCOM leadership with authoritative guidance, advice and assistance on complex, controversial and technical matters; (2) analytical and management skills in planning, organizing, implementing, advising on, conducting studies and evaluating MAJCOM Diversity and Inclusion program efforts that present significant management demands; (3) mastery of the principles and concepts of the field of culture, climate, and D&I. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 and understanding of cultural and social issues and the impact on the workforce and to provide technical expert Diversity and Inclusion advice to higher level management within the MAJCOM, and HAF. 2. Knowledge of talent management, leading edge D&I programs, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge in strategic planning, change management and implementation processes to include relating objectives, goals and initiatives to identified strategies. 4. Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization and clearly communicate complex material both orally and in writing. 5. Ability to develop, organize, manage and/or conduct complex and ambiguous research studies, present findings, options and recommendations to the executive level and to develop and/or implement D&I-related programs, education and training plans, and curriculum. 6. Ability to develop a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving D&I programs and policies and to synthesize information that may be of an ambiguous and/or complex nature and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]