EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

Develops policy compliance standards and self-assessment tools, evaluates compliance metrics, and coordinates with the inspector general and other audit agencies on inspections, audits, and assessments to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with federal laws, executive orders, and DoD and DAF policies.

Serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to the DAF EO Director, DAF senior leaders, and other DAF organizations on EO and human relations, and related policy matters affecting the employment and advancement of all Airmen and Guardians (military and civilian).

Examines the efficacy of existing policies and proposes new or amended policies to meet DAF goals, objectives, and priorities through fact finding, legal research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, information synthesis, and program evaluation.

Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as DAF (Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center, Major Command, and Space Force equivalents), DoD, Sister Services, federal agencies, private sector, and nongovernment organizations to advocate and advance DAF equities.

Serves as an action officer by preparing, coordinating, and managing official memoranda and letters, responses to congressional and senior leader inquiries, reports, special studies, briefings, talking papers, charts and figures, staff summary packages, and other administrative packages.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Superior Qualifications may be considered upon request
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive and controversial information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• A degree or equivalent experience in program or business management, strategic communications, program evaluation, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.
• In accordance with the USAF Guide for Determination and Revalidation of Mission Critical Occupations, this position is designated as a Mission Critical Occupation (MCO). MCO are occupations/occupational groups that -
• - set direction, execute performance, or directly impact mission critical functions or services and are prioritized in mitigating deficiency gaps to ensure mission failure does not result from human capital deficiencies.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0260 Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of principles, concepts and methods of federal equal employment opportunity and federal and DoW personnel programs and systems sufficient to develop broad guidelines and regulations or conduct projects to resolve complex systematic problems of broad scope across the Department of the Air Force in support of DoW-wide equal opportunity. Expert knowledge of, and skill in applying the principles, methods, and techniques of consulting sufficient to advise senior leaders and managers at all levels in identifying institutional barriers to equal employment opportunity for and to assist them in planning and carrying out affirmative action directives and strategies. Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional, Executive Branch, DoW, and DAF organizational structures and functions, including the nature of their missions, goals, objectives, and priorities; and the composition of the relevant workforce eligible for DAF EO services. Thorough knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, the National Defense Strategy (NDS), and DoW and DAF priorities for the advancement of equal opportunity.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:

Knowledge in developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating headquarters level strategic plans, policies, communications, and resourcing.

Knowledge of EO (MEO and EEO) concepts, principles, practices and requirements based on laws, regulations, executive orders, and DoD and DAF policies, processes, and procedures.

Knowledge of Congress, Executive Branch, EEOC, DoD, and DAF organizational structures and functions, including the nature of their missions, goals, objectives, and priorities; and the composition of the relevant workforce eligible for DAF EO services.

Skill in identifying, interpreting, assessing for organization risk and impact, communicating, and advising senior leaders on legislation, federal laws and regulations (including appropriations), executive orders, and DoD and DAF strategies, policies, procedures, and practices on EO (MEO and EEO).

Skill in conducting objective fact finding, legal research, and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information/data and make sound problem-solving decisions

Ability to demonstrate strong, self-initiated, and independent critical thinking, project management, action officer, and technical writing skills to initiate, prepare, and complete special studies, reports, official responses, and other projects.

Ability to effectively establish working relationships and communicate orally and in writing sensitive, difficult, controversial, and complex EO matters as appropriate.

Ability to represent senior DAF leaders both internal and external to the organization.

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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.

120-Day Register: 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.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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