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

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). Promotes an environment in which personnel are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. 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. 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• Incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality of civilian EEO complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• 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.

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. Detailed knowledge of the kind of policies and practices regulated or covered by the federal personnel regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment, reasonable accommodations and the military personnel system. Knowledge of the federal personnel system including basic knowledge of the principles involved in recruitment, selection, labor relations, job evaluation, etc. 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, 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Travis AFB 540 Airlift Drive Travis AFB, CA 94535 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]