Serves as the EEO Manager located in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Headquarters, EEO Office. Responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and managing EEO Programs DeCA wide. Serves an agency with an employee population of about 14,000 including trades, crafts, laboring, clerical, administrative, technical, and professional occupations.

Duties

Prepares the annual Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC 462), Complaint Activity Report and assures compliance with the Notification and Federal Employees Anti-Retaliation (No FEAR Act.). Prepares final agency decisions on acceptance and dismissal of complaints and may occasionally prepare final agency decisions on the merits of discrimination complaints. Provides technical advice to the Director of DeCA and other senior managers concerning the resolution of equal employment opportunity complaints. Coordinates with the personnel officer and budget officer regarding programs involving the allocation of agency resources such as training and providing reasonable accommodation. Provides daily program direction and guidance in the areas of EEO counseling, complaint resolution, complaint processing, and preparation of Final Agency Decisions (FAD's) on complaints of discrimination. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is 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/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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 identified in the Qualifications section.
• May be subject to a supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp.applications Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. 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. Directly supervising most of the EEO staff and planning, directing, and carrying out the agency equal employment opportunity program in consultation with the Director of EEO. Interpret agency instructions to plan, design, and carry out the equal employment opportunity program for the agency. 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). Physical requirements: Work regularly involves prolonged training sessions dealing with emotionally charged issues. Is also some extended negotiation with stake holders to develop plans to accommodate employees or to settle complaints. Leading these sessions require above average resistance to fatigue. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). CommunicationsEEO Counseling and Formal Complaint ProcessingMinimum Qualifications GS-14Problem Solving Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work generally is performed in an office setting except for occasional visits to commissaries which are not particularly hazardous. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy. Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

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]