EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER

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The primary purpose of this position is: Serves as the Director, Equal Opportunity (EO) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), U.S Air Force District of Washington (AFDW).

Serves as principal technical advisor and authoritative expert for the AFDW Commander and senior leadership. Continued in Duties Section.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes experience which may have been gained while assisting in the planning, organizing, training, budgeting, policy, oversight and execution of equal employment opportunity and negotiation and dispute resolution programs.

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 DoD, Air Force, AFDW and multi-MAJCOMs' policy/guidance, federal laws, executive orders, and local directives pertaining to EO and ADR programs.

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

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

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.

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:

Continued from Summary Section: The position serves as the Air Force's ONLY Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) Equal Opportunity Director to have full MAJCOM-level duties for a global population exceeding 33,000 members-but without the multiple wings afforded other MAJCOMs to help process the load.

The position also maintains responsibility for EO and ADR related matters which the AFDW /CC exercises special and general court-martial convening authority, actions under Article 15, UCMJ, administrative actions and other authority over Air Force members assigned, attached, or on temporary duty with HAF, HQ Army, HQ Navy, HQ Marine Corps, Office of the Joint Chiefs, and the Office of Secretary of Defense.

Duties: Program operations, technical guidance, and management advisory services.

Serve as an action officer at the MAJCOM level with responsibility for the Equal Opportunity Complaints (MEO and EEO) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs across AFDW serviced populations.

Program Evaluation Exercises staff surveillance and technical guidance over assigned programs. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects.

Represents the Command at conferences, working groups or meeting pertaining to assigned programs areas. Program Development.