About the Position: This position is located at the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, led by the Office of Personnel Management, showed that USASOC ranked as the #1 best place to work out of all Army subcomponents. The ranking is fully based on views from the employees who work in the organization. USASOC leads in supporting diversity, employee innovation, strategic management, and effective leadership.

Duties

Develops and monitors command's Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) Plan for the EEO program based on command needs and resources required to achieve measurable progress. Conducts on-site staff assistance visits to review installations' EEO program, progress and make recommendations for improvements in local programs and plans of action. Prepares command's annual multi-year AEP Plan Accomplishment and Update reports by conducting statistical analysis of work force data, conducting problem and barrier analysis, and measuring progress of objectives and actions items. Plans, directs, implements and monitors HQ, USASOC's one or more programs. Advises commanders, managers and supervisors on EEO and Affirmative Action.

Requirements

• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Temporary Duty/Travel may be 20% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Please note: Hiring Manager reserves the right to hire at any grade level up to full performance (GS-05 to GS-12). GS-05: General Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, which performing clerical work in support of a program area to include: assisting in completing reports in a timely manner; reviewing forms/cases for correctness of format; operating automated systems to complete work assignments. This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-04). GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing clerical work in support of a program area to include: assisting in completing reports in a timely manner; reviewing forms/cases for correctness of format; operating automated systems to complete work assignments. Experience in Compiling statistics and researching information on various aspects of programs. Responding to inquiries on the complaint process and operating automated systems to accomplish work assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Communications Studies- Public Relations. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses, OR Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in analyzing and identifying trends in issues and bases of informal and formal complaints. Reviewing cases/files for correctness of format, procedures, and necessary data. Compiling statistics and researching information on various aspects of programs. Determining compliance with procedures in program implementation. Operating automated systems to accomplish work assignments. Responding to inquiries on the complaint process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Communications Studies- Public Relations. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Qualification Requirements Continued in Education Section Below........

Education

Qualification Requirements Continued:

GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulatory requirements and governing directives; experience in completing Equal Employment Opportunity duties and responsibilities described with the position; conduct analysis of and recommend solutions to specific individual problems or cases and determine appropriate plan of action for each complaint. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR
Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Communications Studies- Public Relations.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing complaints of discrimination; providing advice and guidance concerning EEO principles to managers; reviewing reports of investigations; and negotiating settlement agreements at the informal complaints stage. Ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulatory requirements and governing directives; experience in completing Equal Employment Opportunity duties and responsibilities described with the position; conduct analysis of and recommend solutions to specific individual problems or cases and determine appropriate plan of action for each complaint. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted for the GS-12 grade level.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Assessment and Compliance Review
• Communications
• Program Management
• Reasoning

Education Requirements:

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W45VAA ARMY SPEC OP CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]