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The primary purpose of this position, Equal Employment Specialist, NH-0260-03, is to serve as a full time Equal Opportunity Specialist in processing and resolving a variety of complex Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) cases, complaints requiring thorough expert and detailed knowledge of program methods and techniques used.
Responsibilities Provide Equal Opportunity (EO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) advice regarding processes, rights and responsibilities, complex complaint processing, mediation, facilitation, and other conflict resolution services.
Accomplish complex, advanced assignments in the area of EO.
Plan and conduct processes/activities such as Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Survey (DEOCS), Climate Assessments, Key Personnel Briefings and off-site visits.
Perform Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) through mediation, facilitation or combination of techniques.
Participate in the administration of self-evaluation and other inspection or quality control reviews.
Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 experience in: 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 the organizational structure, management policies, procedures, and practices; knowledge of basic principles involved in recruitment, selection, labor relations, job evaluation, and other personnel areas; thorough and detailed knowledge of and skill in employing the methods and techniques typical of the program including fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; 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.
Extensive knowledge of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity program laws, regulations, principles, UCMJ articles, Executive Orders, Presidential Proclamations, court decisions, and complaint processing for civilian employees or military members.
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Knowledge at an expert level of regulations, laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to the administration of dispute systems and the processes relating to the negotiated appeal and grievance procedures, EO discrimination complaints, MEO complaints, disciplinary and adverse action procedures, and the current trends and developments associated with alternative dispute resolution to include mediation and facilitation.
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Broad general knowledge of Air Force organizational structure, management policies and Air Force personnel administration policies and practices including staffing, position classification, employee relations, labor relations, and training, so that incumbent knows when and where to obtain technical advice and will understand technical issues.
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Skill in fact-finding and analysis of a variety of facts and opinions concerning controversial issues determining meaning, relevancy, and significance of a large body of complex and interrelated facts including identification of interest of disputing parties, weighing evidence, making conclusions and recommendations, reporting and presenting findings.
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Skill and ability to identify and define systematic barriers to EO, such as policy or practice, and to define specific practical solutions.
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 Additional Information Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft.
The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City.
The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position that constitutes a major change in supervisory responsibilities from any previously held supervisory position, e.g., moving from a journeyman level supervisory acquisition position to a Critical Acquisition Position or moving from a Critical Acquisition Position to a Key Leadership Position.
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.
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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: Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level.
You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.
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Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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