Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the installation Equal Opportunity (EO) Manager. The position is principal advisor to the Delegated Appointing Authority Commander on EO and conflict resolution matters.

Duties

Serves as the principal EO advisor to the Installation/Center Commander (Director) and senior leaders. Interprets and implements established statutory mandates set by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Air Force regulations, and policies for both military and civilian EO processes. Develops, implements, and monitors EO policies for the Wing/Center Commander (Director) and effectively communicates the policies to all assigned AF employees/managers and applicable tenants (civilian and military). Performs EO trend analysis and organization climate surveys.Advises commander on EO matters (trend analysis). Compliance is measured through assessments Unit Compliance Inspections (UCIs), Operations Readiness Inspections (ORIs), Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs), Self-Inspection systems (i.e. AF Common Output Levels (AFCOLs) and Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), EEOC, and DoD reports, etc.). Installation Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Manager. Implements a comprehensive and effective installation ADR plan which advocates the use of ADR as the primary conflict resolution option used in conflicts (workplace disputes, unfair labor practices (ULPs), EO complaints); coordinates with Staff Judge Advocate office, Civilian Personnel Section, and local union officials prior to implementation. Represents the installation to a variety of functional area organizations. Speaks for the Wing Commander on matters pertaining to the EO program involving reports, findings, and recommendations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior management on the installation, higher echelon Air Force officials, and other government agencies.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality of civilian EEO complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
• Upon hiring into the position, incumbent must successfully obtain certification in mediation through completion of mediation training, and maintain certification through annual refresher training.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position may be delegated the authority to accept and dismiss complaints.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont.): Incumbent must attend and successfully complete the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity Advisor Program (EOAP) within the period specified by the employer when hired and maintain certification through annual refresher training. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0260. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive and thorough knowledge of EO laws, regulations, Executive orders, federal court decisions, and issues related to the Federal Equal Opportunity program sufficient to direct the installation EO program and meet basic requirements for complying with laws, regulations, and policies. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the civilian and military complaint process, principles, regulations, methods, and practices to provide advice to management and employees on legal and procedural program requirements. Thorough and detailed knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems. Knowledge of the common policies, practices, and operations of the Federal personnel system (both non-appropriated funds (NAF) and appropriated fund), and the policies and procedures for recruitment, selection, labor relations, job evaluation, and other personnel areas. Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) concepts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, federal law, executive orders, and local directives pertaining to EO programs. Knowledge and general understanding of Air Force organizational and federal personnel structure and functions. Knowledge and practical understanding of organizational and human relations behavior. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to gather facts and use non-judgmental and effective analytical and evaluation methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Little Rock AFB 1255 Vandenberg Drive Ste 227 Little Rock AFB, AR 72009 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]