EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to process a variety of difficult and complex Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) cases requiring thorough and detailed knowledge of program methods and techniques used in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution.

Incumbent must either attend and successfully complete, or have attended and successfully completed, the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), Equal Opportunity Advisor Program (EOAP) within the period specified by the employer when hired.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: GS-9 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-7, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include 1) Applying knowledge of the principles, concepts, legal requirements, and methodology of the federal EEO and MEO programs program to perform independent assignments involving civilian employees and military members for which there are precedents.

2) Providing knowledge of common federal personnel administration regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment and the military personnel system.

3) Using knowledge of the organizational structures and functions of federal agencies, both civilian and military.

4) Providing knowledge body of law, regulations, and procedures to describe and clarify these for management, supervisors, employees, military members, parties to complaints, and the public.

5) Providing advice regarding referral and support services. 6) Advising management officials on various affirmative actions, special emphasis, and complaint processing programs.

7) Communicating orally and in writing to make presentations, conduct training seminars, negotiate settlements, and write proposed decisions in complaint cases.

8) Establishing effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, specialists, and employees including military personnel outside of the immediate work area and the public representing a variety of backgrounds and differences.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above to meet the qualifications of the position.

This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

GS-11 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include 1) Applying knowledge of federal equal employment opportunity program laws, regulations, principles, concepts, UCMJ articles, Executive Orders, Presidential Proclamations, court decisions, methodology, and complaint processing for civilian employees and military members.

2) Providing knowledge of regulations, laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to the dispute systems and the processes involved with negotiated appeal and grievance procedures, equal employment opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints, military equal opportunity (MEO) complaints, disciplinary and adverse action procedures, and the current trends and developments associated with alternate dispute resolution (ADR) to include mediation.3) Administering knowledge of the specifics of some federal personnel administration regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment; the military personnel system; and the structure and functions of federal agencies.

4) Fact-finding and analyzing a variety of facts and opinions concerning controversial complex issues by determining meaning, relevancy, and significance of a large body of complex and interrelated pieces of information from many sources to include identification of interests of disputing parties, weighing evidence, identifying problems, making conclusions and recommendations, and reporting and presenting findings.

5) Advising and counseling on EEO and MEO programs, compliance, and enforcement, and requiring the interpretation and explanation of a body of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.

6) Establishing effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, specialists, employees, and military members and persons outside of the agency such as equal opportunity specialists and community organization representatives.

OR EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

My education is directly related to the position to be filled and was obtained in an accredited college or university. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above to meet the qualifications of the position.

This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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-7 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 level. One year at the GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Qualification Continued in Education Major Duties:

• As an Equal Opportunity Specialist in an AF Equal Opportunity (EO) function, processes inquiries into complex and difficult informal and formal complaints; observes the distinct policies and procedures required for civilian and military personnel Determines training requirements and organizes classes and seminars for all counselors and supervisory personnel on a periodic basis to maintain current and full understanding of the latest directives from higher headquarters Uses Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, facilitation, other dispute resolution techniques, and/or a combination of techniques for assigned workplace disputes which are complex, require determination of multiple cause and effect relationships, and involve concerned parties who are reluctant to cooperate Conducts Unit Climate Assessments (UCA) and prepares and submits reports with recommendations; plans or participates in planning the UCAs