About the Position: This position is with OAA US Army Resources and Programs Agency, Director of Diversity and EEO Resolution Management Division located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties

Responsible for various EEO related programs and dealing with complex and systemic equal employment problems requiring deep involvement in technical personnel and management issues. Provide consulting services and assistance to managers and supervisors of highly technical and professional organizations. Administer the informal and formal complaints process. Administer the affirmative employment program. Provide consulting services to managers within serviced population in identifying barriers to equal employment and provides assistance in carrying out projected EEO objectives. Represent HQDA in dealing with public, private, governmental groups, or individuals concerned with improvement of equal employment opportunities.

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.
• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time or less.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Participate in staff visits to serviced activities, inspections, and or surveys regarding compliance with EEO complaints, affirmative action, and special emphasis program requirements. 2) Assist in conducting specialized briefing, orientation and training for managers, supervisors, and employees on EEO program. 3) Process formal and informal EEO complaints, charges of reprisal and other EEO related matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Contribute to the development, modification, and or implementation of EEO Affirmative Action Program Plans (AAPP), special emphasis programs and supporting directives. 2) Participate in the formulation of specifications for the collection, organization, and or retrieval of EEO data from personnel management and EEO automated data processing (ADP) systems. 3) Process formal and informal EEO complaints, charges of reprisal and other EEO related matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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 equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Administer the affirmative employment program by using established policies and guidelines, such as the EEOC MD-715; 2) Provide consultation to managers, the public, and or private/government agencies on Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Employment legislation, policies, and guidelines. 3) Administer informal complaints process by resolving EEO disputes through counseling and in accordance with EEOC MD-110; 4) Utilize the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and or other mediation techniques to assist with employee grievances. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) 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

GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Business Ethics and Compliance, Equal Opportunity Law or Human Relations. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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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.

GS-11: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Equal Opportunity Law. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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.

GS-12: 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.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W2TZAA USA RESOURCE AND PROG AGY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk