EEO SPEC Job in Santa Fe, NM

Vacancy No. NM-12448936-AR-T5-024-017 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $60,597.00 to $78,776.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/17/2024 Close Date 7/17/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Santa Fe, NM


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARD

**You may be eligible for a Recruitment OR Relocation incentive per agency's policy.

This National Guard position is for a EEO SPEC, Position Description Number T54200000 and is part of the NM 150th Special Operations Wing, National Guard.

Duties

Serves as the assistant to the Equal Opportunity Manager in planning and implementation of aStatewide equal employment opportunity program.

  • Assists in the development and implementation of the National Guard Bureau Equal OpportunityProgram at the State level. Assists in writing the Affirmative Action plan covering both short and long range goals and objectives. Continuously reviews this plan and revises it as needed.
  • Conducts periodic analysis of the Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) and Dual Status (DS) technician work force to identify underrepresented classes in the various occupations and military grades/ranks. Works closely with the Human Resources office in developing recruiting and employment strategies which insure that equal employment opportunity goals are achieved. Meets and consults regularly with employees and all levels of management to locate, define, and correct deficiencies or problem areas.
  • Assists in the management of the State EEO complaints processing system. Tracks the status of formal discrimination complaints in progress. Recruits counselors and ensures appropriate training is provided.
  • Participates in meetings with community action organizations interested in improving equal employment opportunity relationships. May address groups regarding EEO policies, practices, and goals in the National Guard. Solicits community support in assisting the Guard to eliminate under representation of minority groups.
  • Provides training to supervisors on preventing or remedying discrimination and may providecounseling to employees who feel they may have discrimination complaints. Regularly collects andcompiles statistical data, using the data as a basic for extrapolating recommendations on courses ofaction. Disseminates news and information concerning the State equal opportunity program.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment Incentives are only authorized to those considered by federal government standards as newly appointed. To be newly appointed it must be the (1) first appointment as an employee of the Federal Government; (2) An appointment of a former employee of the Federal Government following a break in Federal Government service of at least 90 days; or (3) An appointment of an individual in the Federal Government when his or her service in the Federal Government during the 90-day period immediately preceding the appointment was not in a position excluded by § 575.104 and was limited to one or more of the following: (i) A time-limited appointment in the competitive or excepted service; (ii) A non-permanent appointment in the competitive or excepted service; (iii) Employment with the government of the District of Columbia (DC) when the candidate was first appointed by the DC government on or after October 1, 1987; (iv) An appointment as an expert or consultant under 5 U.S.C. 3109 and 5 CFR part 304; (v) Employment under a provisional appointment designated under 5 CFR 316.403; (vi) Employment under an Internship Program appointment under § 213.3402(a) of this chapter; or (vii) Employment as a Senior Executive Service limited term appointee or limited emergency appointee.

Relocation Incentive: An authorized management official approves a relocation incentives paid in accordance with this volume to a current federal employee who must relocate, without a break in service, to accept a position in a different geographic area (as defined in Section 575.205(b) of Title 5, CFR) that is likely to be difficult to fill. Employee must establish a new residence in the new geographical area and maintain residency for the duration of service agreement. Employee must have a current and "Fully Successful" performance appraisal immediately prior to the move.

Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference applicants will be first priority in the reviewing process. Veteran's Preference applicants must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).

Applicant Standing on a List of Potential Candidates for Consideration for National Guard Title 5 U.S. Code Section 2103 Excepted Service Positions (TCP-2021-005): In consideration of potential candidates for positions, an Adjutant General may establish an area of consideration defined as currently serving and former National Guard members of the respective State. Candidates may establish eligibility based on current membership or a National Guard Bureau Form 22 or National Guard Bureau Form 22A for former members. Documentation submitted by former members will be considered valid when the discharge from service in that State has a characterization as an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Transcripts from accredited universities or colleges
  • Supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims i.e. DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12448936

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Jonelle Suina
Address
NM 150th Special Operations Wing
Kirtland AFB
Albuquerque, NM 87117-5875
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.