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 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number T5047P01 and is part of the NM Command Administrative Office, National Guard.
Duties
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) State and reports directly to the Adjutant General (Head of Agency). This position has direct access and advisory responsibility to the Adjutant General (TAG) on all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity management issues. The position's purpose is to provide guidance and advice to the Adjutant General, senior commanders and managers on statutory requirements relating to the entire EEO program. The SEEM is the principal point of contact (POC) with the National Guard Bureau's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (NGB-DEI) and the local district office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General and manages the Equal Employment Opportunity program to include Special Emphasis Programs, the Affirmative Employment Plan, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and Complaints Processing System for the Army and Air National Guard population of the state. Studies and analyzes employment laws, regulations and policies from National Guard Bureau Headquarters to formulate and implement the state's EEO program.
- Prepares and coordinates the implementation of the State Affirmative Employment Plan. Devises methods for monitoring progress of minorities, women, those employees with disabilities and personally monitors or coordinates the work of others in monitoring actions. Together with the J1, (Director of Manpower & Personnel) formulates policies designed to prohibit discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age and disability.
- Reviews Human Resources policies and programs to determine barriers, if any; advises the Adjutant General relative to their impact on National Guard policy to overcome under representation of minorities and women; and recommends changes or new actions to the Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, and Human Resources Officer. Develops and conducts equal employment opportunity training for new hires and supervisors. Participates in the development and administration of the state's upward mobility program.
- Conducts meetings both on and off the National Guard installation with community outreach organizations in the interest of improving equal employment opportunity/diversity initiatives and relationships.
- In conjunction with the State HR/EO and MEO Officers, coordinates and assists in the development of ARNG EO and ANG MEO military programs and affirmative action plans. Performs necessary planning, coordination and follow-up actions in support of these programs and plans.
- Counsels employees and applicants who believe they have been discriminated against; insures the timely, fair and impartial consideration and disposition of complaints; maintains and secures all documents pertinent to informal and formal complaints. Coordinates formal hearings when requested by the complainant. Make recommendations to the Adjutant General on resolution of complaints. Selects Special Emphasis Program Managers and EEO Counselors, and oversees their collateral work assignments. Supervises a full-time Equal Employment Specialist as required. Monitors state's Military EO complaints processing system on behalf of the Adjutant General.
- Performs 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: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Experience assisting in the development of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and procedures. Experience advising management on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and practices. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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.
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/12448903
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
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