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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$108,455 - $140,994

per year

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing programs that ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for both military personnel and civilian employees at an Air Force installation in Arizona.

The role focuses on handling complaints, providing training, and supporting diversity initiatives to prevent discrimination.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in human resources or compliance who thrives in a structured military environment and is willing to handle sensitive issues.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in equal opportunity or employment programs
  • Knowledge of military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, regulations, and policies
  • Successful completion of required initial EO training, such as the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity Advisor Course
  • Ability to maintain certification through annual refresher training
  • Willingness to deploy worldwide for combat support, contingencies, or emergencies as a Mission Critical Occupation
  • Must sign DD Form 2365 and be ineligible for Ready Reserve
  • Position is obligated with potential displacement upon incumbent's return

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Installation Equal Employment Manager with the responsibility of executing an integrated military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO) program under one equal opportunity (EO) program office.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED Must successfully complete all required initial EO training prescribed by law and policy within the specified period of time as a condition of employment in order to be authorized to directly interact/participate in processing MEO and EEO complaints and gain access to the DAF Equal Opportunity Information Technology System.

At the discretion of the DAF, this training may include Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity Advisor Course (EOAC).

The incumbent is required to maintain certification by completing annual refresher training and other-directed training to support the EO program.

In accordance with the USAF Guide for Determination and Revalidation of Mission Critical Occupations, this position is designated as a Mission Critical Occupation (MCO) which 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.

The duty of the employee is to provide immediate and continuing support for combat operations or to support maintenance and repair of combat essential systems of the armed forces.

Performs duty in a combat zone after the evacuation of nonessential personnel in connection with a war or a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, and it is impracticable to convert the employee's position to a position authorized to be filled by a member of the armed forces because of a necessity for that duty to be performed without interruption.

Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.

Employees could be assigned to any location worldwide providing civilian support to combat operations and could deploy to non-combat locations in response to contingencies, disaster relief, or other emergency operations.

(IAW: Section 1580 of title 10, United States Code).

The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.

(IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")" This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586.

Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position.

Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes 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.

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.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ability to effectively plan; organize; prioritize; execute; direct and supervise staff; train; conduct outreach; resolve deficiencies; and apply program management techniques (e.g., program development and evaluation, policy analysis, etc.) for the EO program.

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. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, directs, and 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.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities for civilian and military EO personnel.

Promotes an environment in which personnel are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.

Serves as the principal EO subject matter expert and advisor to the installation/host wing commander (and Space Force and/or civilian leader equivalent) and other senior leaders on matters related to equal military opportunity (MEO) and civilian employment opportunity (EEO) (e.g., complaint processing, NDR, outreach, training, etc.) Develops, implements, and monitors EO policies, processes, and procedures for the installation/host wing commander (and Space Force and/or civilian leader equivalent) and effectively communicates these policies, processes, and procedures to the installation population (military and civilian).

Develops, implements, and monitors EO policies, processes, and procedures for the installation/host wing commander (and Space Force and/or civilian leader equivalent) and effectively communicates these policies, processes, and procedures to the installation population (military and civilian).

May serve as the Installation Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (NDR) Manager.

Advocates and makes available the NDR program as a conflict resolution option used in conflicts (e.g., workplace disputes, unfair labor practices, EO complaints).

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4V-AFPC-12920748-191709-MAN