Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and-operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Today it is relied on to produce the most advanced, high-powered weaponry for cannon, howitzer, and mortar systems.

Duties

Directs and manages the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program for Watervliet Arsenal and all co-located activities. Determines EEO problem areas/barriers and provides advice, assistance, statistical and other data needed to advise the Commander, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff. Compiles and analyzes management practices and statistical data to evaluate progress on individual initiatives and overall EEO program objectives. Identifies organizational, occupational, or other areas in need of improvement; and recommends specific remedial initiatives. Prepares written analysis/briefings on the effectiveness of EEO program activities. Conceives methods to eliminate problems and/or overcome barriers, and personally monitors progress toward that end. Ensures all requirements for pre complaint counseling and complaints processing are fulfilled in compliance with regulations and with full coordination with appropriate staff elements. Develops preventive strategies to include training on improved management practices, affirmative action initiatives, modified personnel policies, and procedures, etc. Plans, develops, and presents equal employment opportunity training for supervisory development, employee orientation, and counselor training. Develops and promotes EEO program publicity and reference materials. Attends and conducts meetings with installation senior management and community organizations and leaders to improve EEO relationships and interface with the employee, union, and applicant population. Determines the need for program resources, to include personnel, money, equipment, etc., and initiates actions to obtain resources.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a data analytics requirement. The incumbent must meet all requirements for data analytics level 2 certification within 24 months of being placed on the position.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

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. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) 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) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Advising on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program requirements such as: discrimination regulations and policies, alternative dispute resolution, mediation processes, or affirmative employment initiatives; (2) Providing counseling to employees on their rights under an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action program; (3) Developing and/or conducting training for managers, supervisors, and employees regarding EEO and the EEO complaint process; and (4) Managing an EEO complaint program to include intake, counseling, coordination, and compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Assessment and Compliance ReviewCommunicationsFact Finding/InquiriesProgram Management 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).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk