EQUAL Employment Specialist Security Clearance

Position: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* Serves as an EO subject matter expert, advisor, and practitioner to the installation EO program on matters related to military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO).
* Promotes an environment in which personnel are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.
* Conducts training, human relations education, and outreach on EO and command climate related matters and helps ensure that the Total Force is equipped with knowledge about and have access to available EO resources.
* Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships, advises, and liaises with key stakeholders and represents the EO office at official functions (e.g., meetings, conferences, community events, etc.) on EO related matters. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality of civilian EEO complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* Upon hiring into the position, incumbent must successfully obtain certification in mediation through completion of mediation training and maintain certification through annual refresher training.
* This position may be delegated the authority to accept and dismiss complaints.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
* Recruitment is limited to DoD. Qualifications 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.
* IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release. 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.

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 the principles, concepts, legal requirements, and methodology of the federal EEO and MEO programs to perform difficult and complex assignments involving civilian employees and military members;
Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the civilian (EEO) and military (MEO) complaint processes, principles, regulations, methods, and practices to provide guidance to management/leadership and employees/Service member on legal and procedural program requirements;
Thorough and detailed knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of…