EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER TITLE 32 PERMANENT Job in Concord, NH

Vacancy No. NH-12687640-AR-25-014 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $100,371.00 to $130,488.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/14/2025 Close Date 6/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Concord, NH


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER TITLE 32 PERMANENT, Position Description Number D1717P01 and is part of the NH ARNG Command Section, National Guard.

This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

This position has direct access and advisory responsibility to the Adjutant General (TAG) on all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). 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 Equal Opportunity Compliance (NGB-EOC) and the local district office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

MAJOR DUTIES:

Serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General and manages the Equal Employment Opportunity programs 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 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.
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter PRIOR to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required PRIOR to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade/rank listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • The incumbent must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade/rank listed in the announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter PRIOR to applying for this position.

Military Requirement: WO1 to CW5; Officer 02 to 05

Compatible Military Assignment: MOS/AFSC Immaterial

General Experience: Must have experience in administrative processes, professional conduct, investigative techniques, technical competence and other types of experience which demonstrates ability to meet and deal effectively with persons of different ages, races, and economic and education background; to collect and assemble pertinent facts, and to prepare clear and concise written reports.

Specialized Experience: Must have 1 year specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience in education or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Experience assisting in the development of Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures. Experience advising management on Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).


This agency participates in the Fair Chance Act, Title 5 USC 9202 Limitations on requests for criminal history information. An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form (including through the Declaration for Federal Employment (Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306) or any similar successor form, the USAJOBS internet website, or any other electronic means) that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. Certain exceptions do apply to this Act.

Benefits

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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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Communications, Fact Finding/Inquiries, Technical Competence, Program Management.

Required Documents

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

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, civilian email address (no .gov or .mil) and current telephone number must be on your resume. Your resume must clearly demonstrate experience that meets the requirements of this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must show experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

2. References must be submitted with the application packet. (Minimum of 3 references required)

3. Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade.

4. A complete application package, including all supporting documents (i.e., resumes, copies of transcripts if required, licenses, All FAA Certifications and Credentials, and any other supporting documents etc.), must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

5. Copies of transcripts (if required) must be provided at the time of submission with the application packet. Failure to do so will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Selected individual may be required to provide official transcripts prior to placement into this position.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

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/12687640

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/.

Agency contact information

Doreen Sears
Address
NH ARNG Command Section
State Military Reservation
Concord, NH 03301
US

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.


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