This position is the Senior DeCA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) manager in the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) serving as the Chief, Office of Equal Opportunity. Is responsible for the development, recommendation and promulgation of policy for the Agency Programs. Provides policy guidance and Interpretation to the staff of and managers throughout the Headquarters and in all subordinate levels.

Duties

As the principal advisor to the Deputy Director, assists in the planning and managing of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunities Program providing positive equal employment opportunity consulting services to managers at every level. Provide policy guidance and interpretation to the staff of and managers throughout the Headquarters and in all subordinate levels. Provides guidance and assistance to host installations' servicing EEO and Civilian Human Resources Staffs. Reviews recommendations for Agency-level decisions on EEO complaints prior to their being forwarded, in full and final form, to the DeCA Command Group for approval and signature. Works in conjunction with legal counsel when necessary and applies practical knowledge of national trends in the general field of EEO. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements listed in the Qualifications section.
• May be subject to one year supervisory probationary period.
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE form 450, Confidential Statement of Affiliations and Financial Interest.
• This position requires access to DeCA Business Systems and is designated as IT Level II
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0260 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level by the closing date of this announcement. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience include: Provide daily program direction and guidance in the areas of EEO Counseling, complaint resolution, and complaint processing. Provide technical advice to senior leadership concerning the resolution of equal employment opportunity complaints. Manages the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-15: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-14. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: CommunicationsEEO Counseling and Formal Complaint ProcessingMinimum Qualifications GS-15Problem Solving Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible:Yes Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]