Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-07 To serve as an Equal Employment Specialist in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. GS-09 To provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) advice regarding processes, CONT UNDER DUTIES

Duties

SUMMARY CONT: rights and responsibilities, complaint processing, and mediation, facilitation, and other conflict resolution services to military members, civilian employees, supervisors, and management.GS-11To process a variety of difficult and complex Air Force and Army and tenant DOD component Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) cases requiring thorough and detailed knowledge of program methods and techniques used in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution. DUTIES: GS-07/09

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• Incumbent is required to maintain strict confidentiality of the complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Incumbent must be successfully trained and certified in mediation and obtain annual refresher training.
• Incumbent must obtain annual EEO refresher training.
• Incumbent must either attend and successfully complete, or have attended and successfully completed, the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), Equal Opportunity Advisor Program
• (EOAP) within the period specified by the employer when hired.

Qualifications

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-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in Equal Employment. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments. Ability to effectively communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes broad, comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, legal requirements, and methodology of the federal EEO and MEO programs program to perform independent assignments involving civilian employees and military members for which there are precedents. Knowledge of common federal personnel administration regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment and the military personnel system. Knowledge of the organizational structures and functions of federal agencies, both civilian and military. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with study disciplines in human resources which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, legal requirements, and methodology of the federal EEO and MEO programs to perform difficult and complex assignments involving civilian employees and military members. Detailed knowledge of the kind of policies and practices regulated or covered by the federal personnel regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment and the military personnel system. Knowledge of the federal personnel system including basic knowledge of the principles involved in recruitment, selection, labor relations, job evaluation, etc. Knowledge of organizational structures, management policies, procedures, and practices of federal agencies, both civilian and military. Skill in fact-finding and analysis of a variety of data and opinions concerning controversial complex issues by determining meaning, relevancy, and significance of a large body of complex and interrelated pieces of information from many sources to include identification of interests of disputing parties, weighing evidence, making conclusions and recommendations, and reporting and presenting findings. Skill in identifying EO problems and developing concrete action plans to resolve these problems and to advise managers on appropriate courses of action to eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: GS-07/09 1. Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and practices of federal Equal Employment. 2. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in federal Equal Employment. 3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 5. Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers. GS-11 1. Knowledge of federal equal employment opportunity program laws, regulations, principles, concepts, UCMJ articles, Executive Orders, Presidential Proclamations, court decisions, methodology, and complaint processing for civilian employees and military members. 2. Knowledge of Department of Air Force and Army and supported DoD component regulations, laws, policies, data base management systems and procedures pertaining to the dispute systems and the processes involved with negotiated appeal and grievance procedures, equal employment opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints, military equal opportunity (MEO) complaints, disciplinary and adverse action procedures, and the current trends and developments associated with alternate dispute resolution (ADR) to include mediation. 3. Knowledge of the specifics of some federal personnel administration regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment; the military personnel system; and the structure and functions of federal agencies. 4. Skill in fact-finding and analysis of a variety of facts and opinions concerning controversial complex issues by determining meaning, relevancy, and significance of a large body of complex and interrelated pieces of information from many sources to include identification of interests of disputing parties, weighing evidence, identifying problems, making conclusions and recommendations, and reporting and presenting findings. CONT UNDER EDUCATION

Education

QUALIFICATIONS CONT:
5. Skill in advising and counseling on Department of Air Force, Department of Army and DoD components EEO and MEO programs, compliance and enforcement, and requiring the interpretation and explanation of a body of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, specialists, employees, and military members and persons outside the agency such as equal opportunity specialists and community organization representatives.

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.

Contacts

• Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]