EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Job in Topeka, KS

Vacancy No. KS-12569277-AR-25-003 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $60,905.00 to $79,176.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2024 Close Date 10/22/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Topeka, KS


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5420P01 and is part of the Kansas National Guard.

Duties

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0260-09, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the National Guard Bureau Equal Opportunity Program at the State level. Assist in writing the Affirmative Action plan covering both short- and long-range goals and objectives. Continuously reviews this plan and revises it as needed. Assists in the management of the State EEO complaints processing system. Track the status of formal discrimination complaints in progress. Recruit counselors and ensures appropriate training is provided. Conduct periodic analysis of the Active/Guard Reserve (AGR), Dual Status (DS) T32 technician and the T5 National Guard Employee work force to identify underrepresented classes in the various occupations and military grades/ranks. Work closely with the Human Resources office in developing recruiting and employment strategies which ensure 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. Other duties as assigned.

Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"
Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements

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.
  • Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.
  • Travel is required for the purpose of meeting with management, conducting desk audits, organizational reviews, attending national workshops, symposiums, etc.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
  • The incumbent of this position description 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.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the experience gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work to perform the following duties
  1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
  2. Plan and organize work; and
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Musthave the specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS 07, contributing to the development and implementation of the National Guard Bureau Equal Opportunity Program at the State level, assisting in writing the Affirmative Action plan covering both short- and long-range goals and objectives and Assisting in the management of the State EEO complaints processing system.

Physical Demands:
Regular and recurring work is performed sitting at a desk except for occasional brief visits to worksites. No special demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment:
The work generally is performed in an office setting except for occasional visits to protected areas of industrial worksites involving everyday risks and discomforts and normal safety precautions.

Education

EEO Certificate(s), DEOMI Certificate(s), Mediation Certificate(s) and other Affirmative Action/EEO/MEO/D&I Certificates are desireable.

Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university meets the requirements for positions at GS-7 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related

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).

*** Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to adjudicate your Veterans' Preference claims, you MUST upload all supporting documentation.
Such as: DD214s, VA disability letters (Must show service connected), SF-15, etc.

A. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
You MUST provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support office. The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). If you have more than one DD-214, you are strongly encouraged to upload all your DD-214s.

B. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, MUST provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. (NOTE THE SF 15 MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR CPS VETERANS).

C. ARE YOU UNSURE AS TO WHETHER YOU QUALIFY FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
Please review the OPM Vet Guide to determine if you qualify for Veterans' Preference. Please visit: https://fedshirevets.gov/Index.aspx.

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.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

Numeric category ratings are:
Highly-Qualified: To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation;
Well-Qualified: To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position;
Qualified: To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Required Documents

If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.

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

1. A COMPLETED RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

2. For current Federal employees: Latest SF50, Personnel Action

3. Official Transcripts: For any education claims. (If applicable) and Certifications.

4. If Claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must provide additional supporting documentation: Signed self-certification checklist, PCS orders, Marriage certificate or license. To access the MSP self-certification checklist visit the DCPAS website at DCPAS MILITARY SPOUSE CHECKLIST
*** A MILITARY PCS MUST HAVE OCCURED TO CLAIM PREFERENCE***
5. Supporting documentation for Veterans Preference claim: for 5-Point, DD214. For 10-Point, SF15 and referenced supporting documentation

DO YOU INTEND TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BASED ON YOUR EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF YOUR EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE? You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in the resume. If specific educational degrees are required for selection consideration, you must provide a copy of transcripts or degrees in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc...). In order for your education achievements to be credited towards qualifications and to ensure receipt of credit educational achievements, course work, and degrees are applied in the qualification factors, ensure the education is accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Provide only the transcript course attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.



YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You must upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications. If you do not upload the required and/or informational documents, then you must document in your application package (resume) the information needed to determine your eligibility. If selected, you must submit all requested documents at the time of tentative job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications. You will have two business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE? You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.

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/12569277

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

Jamie Jackson
Address
KS Joint Forces Headquarters
2722 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611-1287
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.


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