EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Vacancy No. AFMC-026003-12698957-MCC Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $91,922.00 to $142,103.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/19/2025 Close Date 2/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH


Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an installation Equal Employment Specialist with the responsibility of supporting the execution of an integrated military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO) program under the equal opportunity (EO) program office.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

  • Serves as an EO subject matter expert, advisor, and practitioner to the installation EO program on matters related to military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO). Interprets, advises on, implements, and effectively communicates MEO and EEO statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
  • Promotes an environment in which personnel are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Executes the installation EO program in accordance with MEO and EEO statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements while ensuring that Airmen and Guardians (military and civilian) and other eligible individuals (where applicable) receive prompt, fair, and impartial services in processing and resolving MEO and EEO complaints, and providing assistance through mediation, facilitation, and other resolution dispute techniques through NDR process, as appropriate.
  • Conducts training, human relations education, and outreach on EO and command climate related matters and helps ensure that the Total Force is equipped with knowledge about and have access to available EO resources. Instructs EO related content at first duty station training, newcomer's orientations, human relations education classes, and other EO related training, education, and awareness activities prescribed in DoD/DAF policies.
  • Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships; advises and liaises with key stakeholders; and represents the EO office at official functions (e.g., meetings, conferences, community events, etc.) on EO related matters.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • May be required to work irregular hours or overtime.
  • Must successfully complete all required initial EO training prescribed by law and policy within the specified period of time as a condition of employment.
  • The incumbent is required to maintain certification by completing annual refresher training and other directed training to support the EO program.
  • Incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality of civilian EEO complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
  • Upon hiring into the position, incumbent must successfully obtain certification in mediation through completion of mediation training, and maintain certification through annual refresher training.
  • This position may be delegated the authority to accept and dismiss complaints.
  • This position is designated as a Mission Critical Occupation (MCO) which are occupations/occupational groups that are prioritized in mitigating deficiency gaps to ensure mission failure does not result from human capital deficiencies.
  • May be required to support mobility or Readiness Center operations in an exercise or contingency situation.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as: applying comprehensive and thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, court decisions, and issues related to equal employment opportunity programs and skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments; Knowledge of identifying equal employment opportunity problems and developing concrete action plans to solve these problems to advise managers on appropriate courses of action to eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:
1. Knowledge of EO (MEO and EEO) concepts; principles; practices; and requirements based on laws, regulations, executive orders, and DoD, DAF, and MAJCOM policies, processes, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of EEOC, DoD, and DAF organizational structure and functions, including the nature of their missions, goals, objectives, and priorities; and the composition of the relevant Total Force workforce eligible for EO services.
3. Knowledge of human relations behaviors, organizational and command climate, and other related EO issues that may positively or adversely affect morale and mission readiness of installation personnel and strategies to address or communicate to leadership to resolve identified issues.
4. Skill in advising and counseling on the EO (MEO and EEO) program, program compliance, and requiring the interpretation and explanation of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
5. Ability to effectively and timely process complaints and NDR using effective fact finding, analytical, and evaluation methods to accurately assess information, make sound decisions, and communicate outcomes while remaining impartial and professional at all times.
6. Ability to effectively, efficiently, timely, non-judgmentally, establish working relationships with and appropriately communicate orally and in writing sensitive, difficult, controversial, and complex EO matters with commander(s), managers, employees, stakeholders, and installation population, as appropriate.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/24/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12698957

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

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

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US

Next steps

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