Equal Employment Manager

SummaryAbout the Position: This position serves as An Equal Employment Manager DE-0260-04 for the Army Futures Command's (AFC) Affirmative Employment Program, located in Austin Texas. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future.DutiesManages command implementation of the EEO Program with specific focus on oversight and operational requirements as supported by AR 690-12, 5 USC 720.Conduct studies, organizational reviews and work force analysis to identify systematic equal employment problems related to the command participation and inclusion rates.Provide EEO Counseling/assistance to Managers and employees, and solving problems including systematic problems that have been particularly resistant to past efforts in obtaining solutions.Participates in negotiations which include higher level managers, employees, elected officials, and legal or Union representatives.Perform fact finding, analysis and problem solving to identify and define equal employment problems and to develop workable solutions.QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify for the DE-04 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience which includes but not limited to; 1. Experience in the development and publication of implementing instructions, monitoring command human relations efforts related to civilian employees; data analysis, management of EEO Special Emphasis programs. 2. Experience conducting studies, organizational reviews and analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, court decisions, regulations, and personnel policies/procedures to identify employment trends and barriers. 3. Experience and knowledge of federal personnel administrative policies and practices including those governing appeals and grievances, labor relations, job evaluation, position classification and recruitment to identify problems and recommend solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-03). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Analysis and Research Assessment and Compliance Review Communications Program Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (DE-03/GS-12 - 13).EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional InformationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 28 - Equal Employment Opportunity position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: - Student Loan Repayment- Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) - Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) - Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS) OR - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Futures Command's (AFC) mission is to develop how future Army organizations will fight with new technology and ensure rapid delivery of warfighting capabilities. Futures Command will lead the Army's force modernization efforts by determining its strategic direction and maintaining accountability for modernization solutions. The Army's modernization strategy has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal to win our Nation's wars, then come home safely. This new four-star command will complement the Army's other three Major Commands, and AFC looking for innovative individuals to work in a high-paced environment to support the future of the Army.