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). Serves as an advocate and senior Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) advisor for the MAJCOM Commander (MAJCOM/CC) and other senior leadership.

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID in accordance with the JTR AND AFMAN 36-606
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• An advanced degree desired, preferably in Social Sciences, Sociology, Ethnic studies, Human Services, Human Relations, D and I Education, or History (or an interdisciplinary
• Cont. 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
• Cont. 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
• Cont. 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 shortages; may be required to perform duties in support of D and I events,
• Cont. including escort duties of senior leadership and other duties as required
• This is a Centrally Managed 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 Mangement 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 includes: 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. Knowledge of talent management, leading edge D&I programs, practices, and procedures. Knowledge in strategic planning, change management and implementation processes to include relating objectives, goals and initiatives to identified strategies. 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. 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: 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 Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]