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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER

Air Force Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

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 leading equal opportunity programs at an Air Force base in New Mexico, advising commanders on fairness issues, and helping resolve workplace conflicts to ensure everyone is treated equally.

It's a senior role focused on guiding policies and supporting staff with complaints.

A good fit would be someone with experience in human resources or diversity programs, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for promoting fair treatment in a military setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and regulations
  • Comprehensive understanding of civilian and military complaint processes and procedures
  • Expertise in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems
  • Knowledge of federal personnel systems, recruitment, selection, and labor relations
  • Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) concepts and techniques
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and staff
  • Meet time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-11 within the past 52 weeks

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of the GS-12 position: To serve as the installation Equal Opportunity (EO) Manager.

The position is principal advisor to the Delegated Appointing Authority Commander on EO and conflict resolution matters.

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, GS-0260 Series SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of EO laws, regulations, Executive orders, federal court decisions, and issues related to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity program sufficient to direct the installation EO program and meet basic requirements for complying with laws, regulations and policies.

Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the civilian and military complaint process, principles, regulations, methods, and practices to provide advice to management and employees on legal and procedural program requirements.

Thorough and detailed knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in fact finding analysis, and resolution of complex problems.

Knowledge of the common policies, practices, and operations of the Federal personnel system (both non-appropriated funds (NAF) and appropriated fund), and the policies and procedures for recruitment, selection, labor relations, job evaluation, and other personnel areas.

Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) concepts 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: 1.

Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, federal law, executive orders, and local directives pertaining to EO programs. 2.

Knowledge and general understanding of Air Force organizational and federal personnel structure and functions. 3. Knowledge and practical understanding of organizational and human relations behavior.

4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5.

Ability to gather facts and use non-judgmental and effective analytical and evaluation methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. 6.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an 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. Major Duties:

Serves as the principal EO advisor to the Installation/Center Commander (Director) and senior leaders. Performs EO trend analysis and organization climate surveys.

Advises commander on EO matters (trend analysis). Installation Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Manager.

Implements a comprehensive and effective installation ADR plan which advocates the use of ADR as the primary conflict resolution option used in conflicts (workplace disputes, unfair labor practices (ULPs), EO complaints); coordinates with Staff Judge Advocate office, Civilian Personnel Section, and local union officials prior to implementation.

Represents the installation to a variety of functional area organizations. Speaks for the Wing Commander on matters pertaining to the EO program involving reports, findings, and recommendations.

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4Q-AFPC-12932706-251236-RO