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 for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center ("CENTER"). Serves as an advocate and senior Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) advisor for the CENTER Commander and other senior leadership. Leads and directs all D&I initiatives, policies, and programs at the CENTER.

Duties

1. Develops, refines and implements the CENTER strategic vision for D&I. 2. Implements D&I educational and training courses, and workshops. 3. Develops and utilizes institutional data, metrics, research studies and benchmarks best practices for D&I programs. 4.Represents the CENTER at DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, functional, national, and regional events and the CENTER D&I Council.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Requires short and extended periods of TDY within and outside of the continental United States.
• Overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Requires travel by any or all modes of military and/or commercial transportation.
• May be required to perform other duties in support of the CENTER staff during times of conflict or staffing shortages
• May be required to perform duties in support of DI events, including escort duties of senior leadership and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant has or will have within 120 days of closing this announcement at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. This experience includes, but is not limited to providing vision, direction, oversight and perspectives on all major policy issues, strategic planning, and leadership initiatives; developing effective strategies to promote D&I in attraction, recruitment (as appropriate), development, advancement and retention personnel processes; providing guidance to subordinate units on the development and/or revision and implementation of D&I training, presentations, workshops and seminars; researching, interpreting, analyzing, and applying data to meet the goals of the D&I strategic plan; and represent the center at regional and national events when necessary. 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. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 their impact on the workforce to provide technical expert Diversity and Inclusion advice to higher level management within the Center, 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 the ability to 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]