Job summary

You will serve as a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST in the Human Capital Management Group, Equal Employment Opportunity Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

Major duties

You will process informal and formal EEO complaints, conduct counseling sessions, prepare counselor reports, and facilitate resolutions through settlement discussions or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. You will process requests for reasonable accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies while addressing workplace needs and employee concerns. You will analyze organizational data to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement in fostering equity and inclusion. You will contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of affirmative employment and diversity initiatives, assisting with the preparation of required reports through the collection and analysis of relevant information.

Qualification

(DA-05): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11/12) or pay band (DA-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes all or some of the following: 1) Advising management and employees on the discrimination complaint processes, rights, and responsibilities; 2) Reviewing preliminary EEO complaints and administering Federal EEO principles, concepts, laws, regulations and policies; 3) Analyzing employment patterns to identify potential program areas and preparing reports for the Equal Employment Program; 4) Counseling and consulting with supervisors, managers, and employees to negotiate resolutions to sensitive and contested issues; 5) Developing and carrying out effective affirmative employment plans to ensure a diversified workforce; 6) Developing and implementing special emphasis programs; 7) Analyzing and evaluating employment policies and practices to make recommendations to solve difficult and systemic EEO problems; 8) Providing EEO program guidance, arranging fact-finding conferences, formal hearings and preparing complaints reports and briefings. (DA-04): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9/10) or pay band (DA-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes all or some of the following: 1) Advising management and employees on the discrimination complaint processes, rights, and responsibilities; 2) Reviewing of preliminary EEO complaints and assisting with the development of policies for equal employment opportunity programs; 3) Providing advice to management on the preparation/monitoring of affirmative action plans; 4) Assisting with organizational reviews and/or workforce analyses to identify agency policies or practices that may have disparate impacts on protected employees. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

(DA-04): In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORAL COMMUNICATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.