Equal Specialist; NH-TW​/EOH

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Equal Opportunity Specialist (NH-0260-02) to work at the 96th Test Wing, Equal Opportunity Office (96 TW/EOH) at Eglin Air Force Base.

The primary purpose of this position is:
To provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) advice regarding processes, rights and responsibilities, complaint processing, and mediation, facilitation, and other conflict resolution services to military members, civilian employees, supervisors, and management.

In this position you will Perform EO Counselor duties providing services to any organization as needed and handling a full range of complaints of alleged discrimination and sexual harassment. Identify EO problems that go beyond the scope of an individual case to include assessing organizational situations and procedures that may contribute to a climate that fosters a continuum of behaviors leading to more serious problems.

Announcement Closes: 10/19/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 to $97,087 per year (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% travel possible

• 3-5 years of experience in case management and related data entry
• 3-5 years of experience in Negotiated Dispute Resolution
• 3-5 years of experience establishing working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and military members and persons outside of the agency such as community organization representatives.

• Processes inquiries into complex and difficult informal and formal complaints, observing the distinct policies and procedures required for civilian and military personnel.
• Performs EO Counselor duties providing services to any organization as needed and handling a full range of complaints of alleged discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Provides technical assistance, advice, and recommendations to Commanders, managers, supervisors, military members, and employees.
• Conducts special review of alleged discrimination as determined appropriate and as directed by the EO Director.
• 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.
• Gives oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consolations, orientations, and discussions with managers, employees, and co-workers.
• Gathers data, utilizes and distributes written surveys, analyzes data, conducts personal interviews or focus groups, formulates written assessment reports, and provides recommendations to Commanders.
• 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…