Equal Employment Manager

Company: Air Force Institute of Technology
Location: Fort Lee
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

An official website of the United States government Position is NH-0260-04, Pay Lane Level 2. Salary includes 19.95% locality pay. Agency means current and former permanent Federal employees. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet, and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Non-Comp Military Spouses and Military Spouse preference (MSP) eligibles may also apply See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

• Develops, implements, and manages a program based on interpretation of policies and guidance received from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), and the Director.
• Serves as the subject matter expert in making recommendations for Agency on the acceptance, partial acceptance or dismissal of discrimination complaints (using current EEOC decisions and applicable case law).
• Tailors the efforts of the Dispute Resolution Team towards preventing EEO complaints, determines the EEO Program philosophy, develops program concepts, resource requirements, program objectives and structures the implementation procedures.
• Develops an Agency-level Dispute Resolution Program, consisting of both a complaints processing and alternative dispute resolution component.
• Directs immediate staff of EEO Specialists within the EEO Office including any collateral or extended duties inclusive of: EEO Counselor, Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM), and/or mediator to ensure Program goals meet regulatory requirements
• Reviews and/or writes final agency decisions and final agency actions.
• Security Requirements: Noncritical Sensitive with Secret access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Any other additional pertinent COEs from PD and/or RIP Qualifications To qualify for the Equal Employment Manager NH-04, Your resume and supporting documentation must support:
  
  Specialized Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the NH-04 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
  
  Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Plans, organizes, directs, staffs, carries out, reviews, and evaluates a positive management-oriented EEO Dispute Resolution Program that includes efforts to identify and resolve systemic issues or barriers to equal employment opportunity within an Agency.
  • Performs the full range of first level supervisory duties for a staff of EEO Specialists, administrative, clerical, and contractual and other support personnel to implement and enforce the agency's Dispute Resolution Program.
  • Serves as an advisor and expert in cradle to grave complaints management and dispute resolution.
  • Manages the budget, allocates program resources, sets program priorities, delegates authority, reviews and evaluates program activities, and makes major technical and program management decisions.
  • Represents the Agency on EEO matters in the Federal and local community and serves as liaison to local and national EEO organizations.
  • Recommends decisions on complaints and manages an agency complaint processing system. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
    
    • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
    • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
    • Supervisory Probationary Period Required You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:
      
      • Assessment and Compliance Review
      • Communications
      • Program Management
      • Reporting
        
        Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score.
        
        Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Background checks and security clearance The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
        
        PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
        
        If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further:
        
        1. Your resume: May be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If it includes a photograph, hypertext/hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. For additional information see: What to include in your resume .
        
        2. You MUST submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
        • If Using Your Education to Qualify: You MUST provide a complete copy of transcripts, licenses, etc. to support your educational claims. See the education section of this announcement for details.
        • You must provide SF-50, or other equivalent official "Notification of Personnel Action" (Note: Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) and Award actions are not acceptable)
        • For Military Spouse Preference (MSP): You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist , PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
        • For Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information may also be found at the General Information and Definitions link.
        • For Current/Former Military Members:
          • Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit a letter from the Department of Veteran's Affairs certifying your overall service connected disability percentage AND character of service.
          • Future Military Retirees: Military retirees seeking t enter federal service in the Department of Defense require a waiver if appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD-214 (which indicates character of service), OR certification document, OR a copy of your retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable).
          • Future Separating from the Military: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (which indicates character of service), OR certification document, OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable).Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave or already separated from the armed forces. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The Statement of Service must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge, Character of Service (i.e. honorable), and, if applicable, when your terminal leave will begin. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . 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. To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
            
            To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11068269 .
            
            The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/05/2021 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 r--sum-- 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
            • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. 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 and qualifications for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your 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/
              The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
              • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
              • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
              • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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